New surgical strategy offers hope for repairing spinal injuries
Surgery to reconnect sensory neurons to the spinal cord after traumatic spinal injury works because offshoots from the spinal cord complete the spinal circuit. [...]
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Frontiers eBooks published in July 2017
List of Frontiers eBooks published in July 2017. Frontiers eBooks are Research Topics compilation of academic articles. eBooks are open access. [...]
Study finds 90 percent of American men overfat
The overfat pandemic is alarmingly prevalent in developed countries with up to 90% of adult males and 50% children may suffer from this condition. [...]
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine welcomes Prof Peter Wenaweser in his new role as Specialty Chief Editor
Professor Peter Wenaweser Specialty Chief Editor for the new section Structural Interventional Cardiology of Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine [...]
Depression affects the brains of males and females differently
New findings suggest that adolescent girls and boys might experience depression differently and that sex-specific treatments could be beneficial for adolescents. [...]
With Obesity Becoming the New Normal, What Should We Do?
Research Topic cross listed in 15 Frontiers journals is open for submissions “With Obesity Becoming the New Normal, What Should We Do? [...]
Treating autism by targeting the gut
Therapies to change the bacteria in the gut, through diet, pro-and prebiotic supplements, faecal matter transplants or antibiotics, could treat autism. [...]
Cocoa and chocolate are not just treats — they are good for your cognition
A mini-review concludes: cocoa can be seen as a dietary supplement to protect human cognition and can counteract different types of cognitive decline. [...]
Frontiers eBooks published in June 2017
List of Frontiers eBooks published in June 2017. Frontiers eBooks are Research Topics compilation of academic articles. eBooks are open access. [...]
Beware Zombies and Unicorns – Toward Critical Patient and Public Involvement in a neoliberal context
Article published in Frontiers in Sociology covers issues surrounding the UK National Health Service Patient and Public Involvement Program [...]
Assessing and addressing the impact of childhood trauma
A comprehensive literature review, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, helps us to understand why childhood trauma leads to an increased risk for psychosis. [...]
Frontiers eBooks published in May 2017
Frontiers, home to some of the most cited open access science, has published an eBooks list for May 2017, being a compilation of academic research articles in Science, Health and Engineering [...]
Recommended daily protein intake too low for the elderly
The minimum protein requirement for healthy adults was set almost 15 years ago but is it sufficient for older persons? [...]
Neuroepidemiology: applying research to prevention one article at a time
New specialty section on Neuroepidemiology to be headed by George Jelinek - a Chief Editor committed to the dissemination of knowledge to all. [...]
High-energy charged particles: the beginning and end of cancer
The Research Topic, published in Frontiers in Oncology, consists of a collection of scientific articles investigating high-energy charged particles either for cancer treatment or for space radiation protection. [...]
One step closer to finding out how wine may protect your neurons
Recent research, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying the neuroprotective actions of wine. [...]
Frontiers eBooks published in April 2017
Frontiers has published eBooks for the month of may, being a compilation of the most impactful research topics articles in Science and Health [...]
Professor Josep Bassaganya-Riera wins 2017 Innovator of the Year Award
Josep Bassaganya-Riera, a Frontiers Specialty Chief Editor and serial entrepreneur named 2017 Innovator of the Year by Roanoke- Blacksburg Technology Council (USA). [...]
An endless fascination with Immunology: Dr William Erwin Paul
Frontiers in Immunology is honored to announce a memorial Research Topic dedicated to Dr William Erwin Paul and his unparalleled contribution to immunology. [...]
Sleep and Chronobiology new Editor Yves Dauvilliers
Led by the new Specialty Chief Editor Prof. Yves Dauvilliers, this multidisciplinary section is open for submissions of studies on sleep, circadian rhythms and their [...]
New Specialty Chief Editors for Nutrition Methodology: Prof. Bruce German and Prof. Angela Zivkovic
No subject pertains more to human life than nutrition. And no subject pertains more to science than methodology. [...]
Frontiers in Medicine launches new specialty section – Innovative Therapies.
New section will focus on the use of gene editing in gene therapy, dealing with the ethical issues in the field, and making gene therapy more widely available. [...]
Horse-riding can improve children’s cognitive ability
Study shows how the effects of horseback riding improve learning in children. [...]
eBooks published in February 2017
Take a look at the Frontiers eBooks published in February 2017 [...]
Frontiers in Psychiatry launches a new section – Psychopharmacology
We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new section Psychopharmacology in Frontiers in Psychiatry. [...]
Fighting malnutrition with education
Improving the academic training of healthcare professionals in human nutrition is necessary to fight malnutrition [...]
When Open Data meets business ‘hackers’
Is developing a business model based on open data possible? [...]
Females no longer neglected in obesity research
Scientists revise the typical use of male rats and point to sex-differences that can drastically change how we approach obesity in females. [...]
Frontiers in Medicine launches a new specialty section – Infectious Diseases
We are delighted to announce that Prof. Marc Struelens will be leading our new specialty section in Frontiers in Medicine and Frontiers in Public Health: Infectious Diseases [...]
Deeper than obesity: a majority of people is now ‘overfat’
Researchers describe a new pandemic and argue for a change in global health efforts against chronic and metabolic diseases [...]
Building bridges in medical research
By Emily Barker, Frontiers Science Writer Dr. Michel Goldman, Field Chief Editor of Frontiers in Medicine, recently founded at the Université libre de Bruxelles the [...]
Weethinking the role of bacteria in incontinence
By Simon Watt, Science Writer We all know that feeling of suddenly needing to pee, and the agonizing worry that we might not find a toilet in time or make it that far. Sadly, [...]
Probiotics improve cognition in Alzheimer’s patients
In a randomized double-blind trial, scientists show for the first time that dietary supplementation with daily dose of probiotic bacteria over a period of just 12 weeks is [...]
Clinical trial planned for stem-cell transplantation in fetuses
By Freya Wilson, Frontiers Science Writer Medical breakthrough could save babies before birth A recent breakthrough has been made that could help to save babies lives from a [...]
How your diet can influence your environmental impact
By Hedwig Ens, Frontiers The impact of our dietary choices on the global phosphorus footprint shouldn’t be neglected, recent research in Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
Frontiers in Pediatrics welcomes Prof Barbara Ludwikowski as Specialty Chief Editor
Frontiers in Pediatrics is thrilled to announce Professor Barbara Ludwikowski (Auf Der Bult Children’Hospital, Hannover) as the new Specialty Chief Editor of the [...]
Mental illness genetically linked to drug use and misuse
By Tania Fitzgeorge-Balfour, Frontiers Science Writer A person’s genetic risk for psychiatric disorders is related to his or her vulnerability to substance use and misuse [...]
Safe Work Under the Sun
European outdoor workers are at great risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer – so great that statistically speaking, in long-term outdoor workers, some 75-90% will [...]
Pharmaceutical Innovation after World War II: from rational drug discovery to biopharmaceuticals
“The twentieth century has witnessed an unprecedented advancement of biomedical sciences, especially in drug discovery and design. After World War II, life-saving [...]
Open for submissions: New Specialty Section Obesity
by Victor Kouassi, Frontiers Under the leadership of Prof. Katherine Samaras of St Vincent’s Hospital and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, the journals; [...]
Why do more men commit suicide than women?
by Simon Watt, Frontiers Science Writer Why do more men die when they attempt suicide than women? The answer could lie in four traits, finds scientists. There are over 6,000 [...]
Searching for answers in Hernia surgery
by Emily Barker, Frontiersin.org Hernia surgery is one of the largest fields in general surgery – worldwide there are more than 30 million operations performed each [...]
Eating your greens could enhance sport performance
By Fabienne Eckert, Frontiers Science Writer Nitrate supplementation in conjunction with Sprint Interval Training in low oxygen conditions could enhance sport performance a [...]
When silencing phantom noises is a matter of science
With a clever approach, researchers point to the first gene that could be protective of tinnitus -- that disturbing ringing in the ear many of us hear, when no sound is present. [...]
Treating babies in the womb for deadly diseases
New understanding of the immune system and stem cell technology gets scientists closer to treating deadly fetal diseases even before birth [...]
Doctor turns desperation into a voice for Melanoma patients
After losing her husband to melanoma, Dr. Bettina Ryll was determined that something needed to change in the way patients and doctors communicated. [...]
Frontiers in Medicine welcomes new Specialty Chief Editor of the Dermatology Section
We are delighted to announce Prof. Robert Gniadecki as our Specialty Chief Editor of the Dermatology Section in Frontiers in Medicine. Prof. Gniadecki (University of Alberta, [...]
Hospitalized patients at risk if sodium levels are low
by Emily Barker, Frontiersin.org Hospitalized patients could be at risk of weak bones and increased infections if physicians ignore signs of low-sodium in the [...]
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 [...]
Eat Mediterranean: your brain will reap the benefit
The Mediterranean diet can improve your mind, as well your heart, shows a study published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Nutrition. [...]
