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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Behind the paper Behind the paper: The relationship between an oncometabolite and propionate degradation in nematodes
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Careers Navigating my scientific journey: the guiding light of a PLOS Biology paper
As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, Lisa Maier shares the story of how one PLOS Biology paper set the course for her…
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Adipogenesis Behind the paper: Courage is the best magic
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Yuting Lei discusses how he overcome several technical difficulties in his search for the adult fat…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: Making sense of language under a grander context
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Yaqing Su discusses how the lockdown and the pandemic redirected her thoughts in developing a model…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: Tumors produce factors that promote extramedullary hematopoiesis
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Derek Barisas discusses how analyzing some old data shaped a hypothesis and led them to find…
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Behind the paper Behind the paper: Modifying bacteria metabolism to increase susceptibility to antibiotics
In this ‘behind the paper’ post, Hansol Im explains how the drive to test a hypothesis, collaboration and team work led them…
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PLOS Biology Should scientific papers inform or persuade?
Communicating our research is vital, but what should we aim for when we do it? Alexandra Freeman looks at the thorny problem…
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PLOS Biology A case for papercasts
When considering the challenges facing scientific publishing, Acer VanWallendael suggests that journals should produce audio versions of the papers they publish. Like…
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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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Environment Q&A with Guest Editor Nancy Knowlton
We speak to Nancy Knowlton, Guest Editor of the PLOS Biology Collection: “Ocean solutions for a sustainable, healthy and inclusive future” about…
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Advocacy Q&A with Tiara Moore
We speak to Tiara Moore, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Black in Marine Science, about her organization and her vision for…
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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…