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‘Uniquely human’ muscles have been discovered in apes

June 11, 2018

Muscles thought unique to humans found in some ape species, questioning view that some muscles evolved to provide special adaptations for human traits: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]

Impact of fishing gear entanglement deduced from whale hormone levels

June 8, 2018

Hormone analysis provides a new way to understand the effects of fishing gear entanglement on endangered whale species: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Dolphins deliberately killed for use as bait in global fisheries

June 7, 2018

New research exposes deliberate and widespread killing of marine animals, including dolphins, for use as bait in global fisheries - an issue which has received little attention so far: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Traditional knowledge sheds light on changing East Greenland climate and polar bear hunt

May 31, 2018

Frontiers in Marine Science: Traditional knowledge sheds light on climate change and polar bear ecology in East Greenland

The study is the first in nearly 20 years to document traditional knowledge on polar bear catches and ecology: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Cocoa CRISPR: Gene editing shows promise for improving the ‘chocolate tree’

May 25, 2018

Frontiers in Plant Sciences: The powerful gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 could help to breed cacao trees that exhibit desirable traits such as enhanced resistance to diseases

The powerful gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 could help breed cacao trees with desirable traits such as enhanced resistance to diseases: Frontiers in Plant Sciences [...]

Researchers use ‘environmental DNA’ to identify killer whales

May 3, 2018

Frontiers in Marine Science: Groundbreaking non-invasive technique uses DNA to detect killer whales (orcas) in the ocean

A groundbreaking new non-invasive technique may help scientists locate rare whale species in the ocean: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Making music from animal migrations

April 23, 2018

Frontiers in Marine Science: Making music from elephant seal migrations - Carlos Duarte, Daniel Costa, Paul Riker

What does elephant seal migration sound like? A study by prominent marine researchers is the first to find out: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

High levels of hazardous chemicals found in plastics collected from Lake Geneva

April 18, 2018

The first analysis of plastic from the lake's beaches finds cadmium, mercury and lead, sometimes at levels exceeding those permitted under EU law: Frontiers in Environmental Science [...]

Dogs with noise sensitivity should be routinely assessed for pain by vets

March 29, 2018

Animal behavioral scientists report that dogs with associated musculoskeletal pain formed a greater sensitivity to noise: Frontiers In Veterinary Science [...]

Early numeracy of young kids linked to specific math activities at home

March 28, 2018

Early numeracy of young kids linked to specific mathematics activities at home

The more parents engage in math activities with their children, the higher their early numeracy performance: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

High numbers of elderly Japanese women will soon live in poverty

March 22, 2018

Behavior changes and an unfavorable pension system will disproportionately impoverish elderly Japanese women: Frontiers in Physics [...]

Moving toward a future free of drug-induced hearing loss

March 19, 2018

Research Topic compiles the latest research into hearing loss caused by drugs and solvents - how it occurs, how to treat it, and how to prevent it. [...]

A bacterium that attacks burn victims will soon be unarmed

March 13, 2018

A study from UNIGE reveals the strategies adopted by a bacterium that proliferates in the wounds of burn victims and threatens them with sepsis. It opens the way to new therapies: Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]

Frontiers eBooks published in February 2018

March 12, 2018

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Chocolate, touch screens, consumer behavior and more - see the latest eBook collections of Research Topic articles, all free to download, share and distribute. [...]

Moths in mud can uncover prehistoric secrets

March 2, 2018

Lepidoptera scales moths prehistoric secrets

Revolutionary new technique for studying lake sediments can reveal when prehistoric insect swarms occurred: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]

High levels of microplastics found in Northwest Atlantic fish

February 21, 2018

Marine science: plastic pollution mesopelagic fish

Study finds microplastics in 73 percent of mesopelagic fish caught in the Northwest Atlantic - one of the highest levels globally: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

New path into bipolar disorder comes to light

February 20, 2018

Research reveals a novel potential drug target and offers new insights into the underlying biology of bipolar disorder: Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]

Inflammation in testes could explain link between obesity and reduced fertility

February 15, 2018

Chronic testicular inflammation in obese men might contribute to poor sperm quality and reduced fertility [...]

New Section Launch: Computational Psychiatry

February 15, 2018

Frontiers in Psychiatry is pleased to announce the launch of its newest section, Computational Psychiatry [...]

Modern man vs. giant animals

February 12, 2018

Megafauna extinction mammoth woolly rhinoceros giant sloth

Extinct herbivorous megafauna -- like woolly rhinos, giant sloths and mammoths -- were displaced by humans who partly took their place in the ecosystem: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]

Seabed mining could destroy deep sea ecosystems

February 2, 2018

Marine science: environmental impact of deepsea mining

The first global overview of seabed mining highlights potential environmental impacts, knowledge gaps and areas for future research: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Study finds bacteria in milk linked to rheumatoid arthritis

February 1, 2018

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Bacteria found in milk and beef may trigger the development of rheumatoid arthritis in people who are genetically at risk, finds a study in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]

Getting out of hot water: does mobile DNA help?

January 31, 2018

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A new study in Frontiers in Microbiology gives insights into how one extremophile moved from hot springs to conquer the world. [...]

New technique for finding life on Mars

January 19, 2018

Miniature instruments and new techniques described in Frontiers in Microbiology can detect and analyze microbes in extreme environments resembling those on Mars [...]

Frontiers eBooks published in December 2017

January 12, 2018

Dynamic Personality Science. Integrating Between-Person Stability and Within-Person Change, Hosted by Nadin Beckmann and Robert E. Wood

Frontiers eBooks published in December 2017. All Frontiers eBooks are free to download, share and distribute. [...]

The human race has peaked

December 12, 2017

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

December 8, 2017

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

December 8, 2017

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

December 8, 2017

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

December 8, 2017

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. [...]

30th anniversary of Chemistry Nobel Prize celebrated with new section

December 8, 2017

Frontiers in Supramolecular chemistry welcomes Professor Tony James as new specialty chief editor

New specialty section on Supramolecular Chemistry is to be led by Specialty Chief Editor, Professor Tony James. [...]

New section in Frontiers in Earth Science: Solid Earth Geophysics

December 8, 2017

Frontiers in Earth Science is proud to announce the launch of a new section, Solid Earth Geophysics

The new section welcomes research from all geophysical fields, including rock mechanics, mineral physics, seismology and lithosphere and mantle dynamics. [...]

Frontiers eBooks published in November 2017

December 6, 2017

Natural Killer (NK) cells were discovered circa 1975 as the first group of lymphoid cells that were neither T cells nor B cells.

Food safety, endurance performance, plastic pollution, cancer therapy and more! [...]

No more deer in the headlight

November 27, 2017

Deer shown to use wildlife road crossing underpasses

Large mammals do use road crossing structures, finds a study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]

New technique predicts risk of plant disease and infestation

November 8, 2017

Algorithms described Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics provide maps of potential hotspots for plant disease and infestation worldwide. [...]

New fund to endow fellowship in bioinformatics

November 7, 2017

Specialty Chief Editor Dr Douglas Ruden is raising funds to endow a graduate student fellowship in memory of his late wife Dr Xiangyi Lu. [...]

Gene therapy can cure lameness in horses

November 2, 2017

The finding that DNA injected into damaged horse tendons can cure lameness has big implications for future of human medicine: Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]

Frontiers eBooks published in October 2017

November 2, 2017

Rabies is an ancient zoonotic viral disease that still exerts a high impact on human and animal health

The latest eBook collections of research topic articles -- eruption dynamics, rabies, brain homeostasis, food microbes and more! [...]

Habitat restoration can maximize the benefits of marine protected areas

October 30, 2017

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Spillover of oyster larvae from marine protected areas is only beneficial if harvested areas contain suitable oyster habitat, finds research in Frontiers in Marine Science. [...]

Virtual coasts improve understanding of possible coastal planning outcomes

October 28, 2017

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A simulation described in Frontiers in Marine Science helps people to assess the aesthetic aspects of proposed coastal developments and their effect on the marine environment. [...]

Taking the brakes off plant production: not so good after all

October 16, 2017

Speeding up the slowest part of photosynthesis to increase plant yield doesn't work in practice, finds a study in Frontiers in Plant Science [...]

Frontiers in Materials welcomes Professor Nicola Pugno as its new Field Chief Editor

October 10, 2017

Frontiers in Materials is delighted to announce Professor Nicola Pugno as its new Field Chief Editor. Professor Pugno will lead our international Editorial Board of experts and oversee the strategic development of our Journal, taking it from one strength to the next.

Frontiers in Materials is delighted to announce Professor Nicola Pugno as its new Field Chief Editor for Frontiers in Materials [...]

DNA in albatross feces reveals diet of fishery discards

October 9, 2017

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A new, non-intrusive way to assess seabird diet described in Frontiers in Marine Science could help improve fisheries management and monitor marine biodiversity. [...]

House sparrow decline linked to air pollution and poor diet

October 6, 2017

City sparrows have higher levels of free-radical damage than their country cousins, especially during breeding season, finds a study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. [...]

Join us in Orlando, Florida, for the American Society of Human Genetics 2017 conference (ASHG 2017)

October 5, 2017

If you are an attendee at the conference, then we invite you to our exhibitor booth #414 to discuss our community journals; our collaborative, rigorous and fair peer-review system; and how publishing with Frontiers will unlock your research’s true impact.

Between the dates of 17th – 21st October 2017, Frontiers in Genetics will be in sunny Orlando for #ASHG17 (http://www.ashg.org/2017meeting/). [...]

Maternal diet could affect kids’ brain reward circuitry

September 28, 2017

Children from high-fat diet mothers have altered brain circuitry into adulthood. Research from Frontiers in Endocrinology explains how a preference for unhealthy foods can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy. [...]

Influence of C-section, formula feeding and antibiotics on infant gut microbiome

September 28, 2017

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Formula feeding and Cesarean section affect the development of gut microbiota in later infancy, finds a study in Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]

Newly revealed autism-related genes include genes involved in cancer

September 27, 2017

Researchers have identified new networks of related genes that may be involved in autism spectrum disorder, including those related to cancer, as described in Frontiers in Genetics. [...]