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Behind the paper Behind the paper: The relationship between an oncometabolite and propionate degradation in nematodes
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Olga Ponomarova discusses how testing many diverse hypothesis brought them to find the relationship between apparently…
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Biology Ape Research Index (ARI): Quantifying the effect of previous experience in research tasks on cognitive skills in captive chimpanzees
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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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…