Viruses can transfer genes across the superkingdoms of life
Research showing that viruses can transfer genes to organisms they are not known to infect may cast light on the ancient origins of viruses: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
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Presurgical imaging may predict whether epilepsy surgery will work
A new method described in Frontiers in Neuroscience may help identify epilepsy patients at high risk of continued seizures. [...]
Multiple health implications of women’s early marriage go beyond early childbearing
Frontiers in Public Health study finds complex associations between early marriage and women's education, health and nutrition in South Asia [...]
Cystic fibrosis: Discovery of a key molecule for improving treatments
A study in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology opens a new personalized-medicine avenue to treating cystic fibrosis [...]
Top articles in 2017: Frontiers in Microbiology
Microbiology highlights 2017 has been another exciting year for Frontiers in Microbiology — the 3rd-most cited of all journals in the category of [...]
Top articles in 2017: Frontiers in Immunology
1,700+ articles published from 10,600+ authors [...]
Top articles in 2017: Frontiers in Psychology
2,100+ articles published this year, from 7,100+ authors [...]
Top articles in 2017: Frontiers in Plant Science
2,100+ articles published this year, from 12,200+ authors [...]
Top articles in 2017: Frontiers in Neuroscience Journal series
3,350+ articles published this year, from 17,400+ authors [...]
The human race has peaked
A review in Frontiers in Physiology suggests humans have biological limitations, and that our impacts on the environment - including climate change - could have a deleterious effect on these limits. [...]
Place-based dialogics for engaging local communities in conservation campaigns
Dialogue-based communication can strongly enhance the awareness and responses of rural communities to conservation needs, argue researchers in Frontiers in Communication. [...]
Mosquitoes more likely to transmit dengue virus in hot weather
Local weather conditions could serve as an early warning system for dengue fever outbreaks, suggests a study in Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
When male voles drink alcohol, but their partner doesn’t, their relationship suffers
Similar to humans, males who drink alcohol alone spend less time with their partner compared to couples where both drink and those that never drink, finds a study in Frontiers in Psychiatry. [...]
A chicken-flavored electrolyte drink could help sniffer dogs stay hydrated
Electrolyte drinks can be a safe and effective hydration alternative for sniffer dogs working in hot weather, suggests a study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. [...]
Xenophobia strongly linked to Brexit, regardless of voter age, gender or education
A Frontiers in Psychology study shows British citizens who fear immigrants were more likely to have voted to leave the EU, and identifies collective narcissism as a new voting variable. [...]
Autonomy and alcohol consumption may go hand in hand
Cultural values can be a strong predictor of alcohol consumption: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
No more deer in the headlight
Large mammals do use road crossing structures, finds a study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Health risks associated with energy drinks can outweigh short-term benefits
As energy drink consumption continues to grow worldwide, there is a need to examine their advertised benefits, nutritional content and negative effects: Frontiers in Public Health [...]
Paraplegic rats walk and regain feeling after stem cell treatment
Engineered tissue containing human stem cells has allowed paraplegic rats to walk independently and regain sensory perception: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]
Age, gender and personality predict risk of distracted driving
Gender, personality and how often people drive are all potentially linked to distraction during driving: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Do violent communities foster violent children?
Children and adolescents regularly confronted with violence have a greater tendency to show antisocial behavior, shows a study in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]
Lost in time and space: How challenges change the way you think
Research in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience shows that challenging situations make it harder to understand where you are and what's happening around you. [...]
Foods for fighting the effects of rheumatoid arthritis
Blueberries, olive oil, turmeric and ginger are just some of the foods recommended in a Frontiers in Nutrition study. [...]
Effective, culturally adapted interventions needed to tackle diabetes in Hispanics
Diabetes prevalence varies widely among different Hispanic heritage groups and in different Latin American countries, finds a study in Frontiers in Endocrinology. [...]
Dental filling failure linked to smoking, drinking and genetics
A study in Frontiers in Medicine suggests that personal factors influence the chance of dental filling failure, and not the choice of filling material. [...]
Trends in kids’ fitness not as bad as assumed
The motor performance of young children has only partly declined over the past decade, says a report in Frontiers in Pediatrics. [...]
New technique predicts risk of plant disease and infestation
Algorithms described Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics provide maps of potential hotspots for plant disease and infestation worldwide. [...]
Review finds poor compliance with helmet use in baseball and softball
Serious brain injuries occur once in about every 2,000 baseball and softball games reports a study in Frontiers in Neurology. [...]
How growing more legumes could relieve economic stress
Two major dependencies can be alleviated by increasing legume cultivation. These are the dependency of nitrogen fertilizers and the dependency on imports. [...]
Sewage sludge as a sustainable fertilizer
by Hedwig Ens, Frontiersin.org Ever thought of putting sewage on your plants? Scientists say thermally conditioned sewage sludge serves as an excellent fertilizer to improve [...]
Frontiers Journals with Impact Factors
With the latest release of the 2016 Journal Citation Reports (JCR) by Clarivate Analytics (f.k.a. Thomson Reuters), 24 Frontiers journals now have Impact Factors, up from 19 last year. [...]