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Frontiers eBook releases: February 2021

February 12, 2021

Download February’s new eBook releases including the latest Special Issues on responses of tea plants to climate change, the newest insights on human-nature interactions, stick insect research in the era of genomics and many more! [...]

Research highlights ways to protect astronaut cardiovascular health from space radiation

February 12, 2021

Does space radiation damage the cardiovascular health of astronauts? Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine [...]

Pigs show potential for ‘remarkable’ level of behavioral, mental flexibility in new study

February 11, 2021

Pigs are intelligent and can be taught to play video games, showing conceptual understanding: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Evidence for routine brain tumor imaging is murky, but research can shed light

February 9, 2021

Position Statement from UK experts: limited evidence for value of routine brain tumor imaging, highlight way forward: Frontiers in Oncology [...]

Environmentally friendly behavior is easy — tourists just need a ‘nudge’

February 9, 2021

Simple cues stimulate environmentally conscious behavior: Frontiers in Communication [...]

COVID-19: Linking science and policy using serological studies

February 8, 2021

Stephan Kuster, head of institutional affairs, discusses Corona Immunitas, research program tracking and investigating the spread and impact of the coronavirus pandemic using seroepidemiological studies [...]

Study links brain cells to depression

February 4, 2021

Major depression is associated with a reduced number of cells in the brain that support neuron function: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]

Alpine plants at risk of extinction following disappearing glaciers

January 29, 2021

Glaciers are melting around the world due to climate change. What is the predicted effect on plant biodiversity? Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]

Study highlights factors that predict success for treating canine behavioral disorders

January 22, 2021

The personality of a dog's owner can predict outcomes of veterinary behavioral therapy: Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine [...]

Frontiers’ volunteers: Lending a hand at Lausanne’s La Soupe Populaire

January 15, 2021

In the first interview of 2021, we talk to Nikolett Oszvald about the time she spent volunteering for Lausanne based La Soupe Populaire, and her motivations for taking part in the program. [...]

Frontiers eBook releases: January 2021

January 14, 2021

Download January’s new eBook releases including the latest Special Issues on the evolution of music, the newest insights on nutritional strategies to promote muscle mass, the impact of antimicrobial resistance on global health and many more! All eBooks are free to download, share and distribute. [...]

Ovarian cancer cells adapt to their surroundings to aid tumor growth

January 13, 2021

How do ovarian cancer cells survive and proliferate in the abdominal cavity? Frontiers in Oncology [...]

Expert prognosis for the planet – we’re on track for a ghastly future

January 13, 2021

World leaders need a ‘cold shower’ about the environment to avoid a ghastly future: Frontiers in Conservation [...]

Harbor porpoises on the decline in the German North Sea

January 7, 2021

Numbers of Phocoena phocoena harbor porpoises, a sentinal species, have declined over the past two decades due to human activities: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Low genetic diversity in two manatee species off South America

January 6, 2021

Low genetic diversity in manatees off South America raises alarm for conservation actions: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

New bacterial culture methods could result in the discovery of new species

January 6, 2021

Surprisingly high biodiversity of previously unreported bacteria from the Tabernas Desert: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]

Rapid adaptation of the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter jejuni

January 4, 2021

A uniform nutrient-rich medium selects for the loss of motility due to genomic deletions in the pathogenic bacterium C. jejuni: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]

2020 – The Year of Open Science

December 21, 2020

Frontiers' CEO and co-founder Kamila Markram message for the end of 2020 - the year of open science. [...]

2020 in review: A turning point for scholarly publishing?

December 18, 2020

Frontiers' Chief Publishing Officer, Mirjam Eckert, considers the impact of 2020 scholarly publishing itself. [...]

Italy concludes first National Open Access deal for Biomedical Institutions

December 16, 2020

The first National Open Access Framework in Italy for Biomedical Institutions has today been signed by the Italian consortium of Biomedical Research Libraries - Bibliosan - and the leading open access publisher, Frontiers. [...]

Frontiers in Chemistry 2020 Awards

December 14, 2020

The first edition of our Frontiers in Chemistry 2020 Awards, recognizing the most outstanding board members of our journal. [...]

Frontiers’ volunteers: Top-techie Amrita Das on her volunteering throughout 2020

December 11, 2020

In the last of the Frontiers' volunteers blogs this year, we speak to senior software engineer Amrita Dis about the incredible amount of time she has dedicated to volunteering since joining Frontiers in early 2020 and the fantastic example she has set. [...]

Frontiers eBook releases: December 2020

December 9, 2020

Download December’s new eBook releases including the latest Special Issues on exercise as a countermeasure to aging, the newest insights on monarch butterfly ecology and conservation, the role of clock genes in diverse pathologies and many more! [...]

Frontiers joins United Nations SDG Publishers Compact

November 30, 2020

Frontiers is pleased to announce its support and commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Publishers Compact. [...]

Frontiers’ volunteers: Salesforce skills at the Word Forest Organization

November 27, 2020

Journal manager Kelly Woods talks to us about how she's been using her expertise with Salesforce to support with the Word Forest Organization, a UK based charity that plants trees, builds classrooms, facilitates education, and supports a women’s empowerment group in Kenya. [...]

Sustainable Business: Frontiers sponsors University of Cambridge sustainability course enrollment

November 23, 2020

Frontiers is sponsoring Sustainability Journal Manager, Molly Hawes, who is taking a course in Sustainability Business Management at the University of Cambridge. Find out more. [...]

Frontiers eBook releases: November 2020

November 16, 2020

Download November’s new eBook releases including the latest Special Issues on robots modeling play in early infant development, the newest insights on food allergies, the impacts of shipping on marine fauna and many more! [...]

Frontiers’ volunteers: “I learnt to use a hoe like a pro!”

November 13, 2020

We talk to product manager William de Filippo, about the time he took out of his day-to-day work to volunteer with Volontaire montagne, an organization that offers support to the people, the towns, and institutions in Switzerland's mountainous regions. [...]

The biggest trees capture the most carbon — large trees dominate carbon storage in forests

November 5, 2020

Larger trees store disproportionably more carbon in Pacific Northwest temperate rainforest: Frontiers in Forests and Global Change [...]

Frontiers’ volunteers: Supporting the community through rooftop farming

October 30, 2020

Gabriella Zozzaro, office manager of Frontiers’ Switzerland office, set up the volunteering and philanthropy program with Francesca Tettamanzi. She talks to us about her experience volunteering with Legumes Perches, and how it reflects her day to day work ethic. [...]

Our commitment to action on inclusion and diversity in publishing

October 29, 2020

Frontiers is very pleased to announce it has become a signatory to the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Joint commitment for action on inclusion and diversity in publishing. [...]

Decrypting the Cryptochrome with Margaret Ahmad and Brian Crane

October 27, 2020

New article collection to showcase research on the cryptochrome, a blue light receptor first discovered in plants. [...]

Frontiers eBook releases: October 2020

October 22, 2020

Download October’s new eBook releases including the latest Special Issues on anesthetic risk in veterinary medicine, the newest insights on Autism, alternative approaches to grapevine health and many more! [...]

Frontiers’ volunteers: Protecting and supporting cetaceans using social media

October 16, 2020

We speak to Thimedi Hetti, journal specialist for Frontiers in Marine Science, about her passion for the protection, conservation and welfare of cetaceans. Thimedi discusses her work for the charity Marine Connection, an organization set up in 1997 and whose vision is to see a world where the life of every dolphin, whale and porpoise matters. [...]

Frontiers’ volunteers: Francesca Tettamanzi talks urban agriculture, pruning, and giving back through Légumes Perchés

October 2, 2020

We speak to Learning and Development specialist, Francesa Tettamanzi. One of the architects of Frontiers’ volunteering and philanthropy program, Francesca discusses her motivation for helping launch the initiative and her reasons for volunteering with Légumes Perchés earlier this year. [...]

Frontiers eBook releases: September 2020

September 24, 2020

Download this month’s new eBooks on workplace equality, Alzheimer's disease, anger and interpersonal relationships and many more! [...]

Initiative for Open Abstracts ‘I4OA’ sees cross-industry support

September 24, 2020

Today sees the launch of - and Frontiers' commitment to - the Initiative for Open Abstracts (I40A). We are pleased to be named as having stated our support and enthusiasm for it and look forward to the additional layer of impact and discoverability the initiative will bring. [...]

In conversation with Johannes le Coutre, Field Chief Editor for Frontiers in Nutrition

August 25, 2020

With more than 4,000 citations, 3.5 million views and downloads, and it’s recent inclusion in the Web of Science Group’s Journal Citation Report, Frontiers in Nutrition is going from strength to strength. [...]

Artificial Intelligence to help meet global demand for high-quality, objective peer-review in publishing

July 1, 2020

In an industry first, we are delighted to announce our Artificial Intelligence Review Assistant (AIRA) platform is available to support editors, reviewers and authors evaluate the quality of manuscripts and help meet global demand for high-quality, objective peer-review in publishing. [...]