Finalists from the 2022 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research discuss The Ape Research Index. Note: PLOS is delighted to…
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Biology Ape Research Index (ARI): Quantifying the effect of previous experience in research tasks on cognitive skills in captive chimpanzees
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: identifying brain areas that control non-vocal communication
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Eric Schuppe discusses how seeing a woodpecker drumming up close and a new collaboration changed the…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: ecosystem evolution of the first animals
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Emily Mitchell discusses the value of getting undergraduate students involved in research projects. Our new…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: accepting “the creative cloud” as part of the process
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Özge Özgüç explains how curiosity-led side projects helped her keep going after a series of disappointing…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: hunting for herpesvirus — the search for a transmissible vaccine vector
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Megan Griffiths discusses the challenges of studying herpesvirus transmission by vampire bats in South and Central…
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Biology Meet PLOS Biology Associate Editor, Richard Hodge
This month, we chatted with associate editor Richard Hodge. After starting his editorial career with PLOS ONE in 2019, Richard joined the…
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Biology Meet PLOS Biology Associate Editor Luke Smith
This month, we chatted with Associate Editor Luke Smith. Luke joined PLOS Biology in June 2020 and handles submissions covering a range…
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Biology Meet PLOS Biology Associate Editor, Paula Jauregui
This month, we chatted with associate editor Paula Jauregui. Paula joined PLOS Biology in September 2020 and, as a virologist by training…
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Advocacy Help us highlight your research with videos!
This year has shown us how important science communication is, and how we scientists can contribute to a better understanding of science…
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Biology The PLOS Biology 12 Covers of Christmas
To celebrate 12 months of cutting-edge science we’ve decided to round up our PLOS Biology cover stars to the tune of…
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Biology International Genetic Epidemiology Society (IGES) annual meeting. (October 12-14 2019): Heather Cordell
As part of its mission to encourage engagement within the genetics community, PLOS Genetics is sponsoring a number of conferences and meetings this year…
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Biology Gordon Research Conference: Mechanisms of Microbial Transcription. (July 28 – Aug 2, 2019): Bryce Nickels
As part of its mission to encourage engagement within the genetics community, PLOS Genetics is sponsoring a number of conferences and meetings…