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Genuine concern for others' pain plays a causal role when judging moral dilemmas, shows a study in Frontiers in Psychology [...]
New technique for finding life on Mars
Miniature instruments and new techniques described in Frontiers in Microbiology can detect and analyze microbes in extreme environments resembling those on Mars [...]
Frontiers in Education welcomes new Field Chief Editor
Margaret Grogan's focus is on women in leadership, gender and education, the moral and ethical dimensions of leadership, and leadership for social justice. [...]
Children more engaged and attentive following outdoor lesson in nature
Outdoor lessons allowed teachers to teach uninterrupted for almost twice as long during a subsequent indoor lesson, finds a study in Frontiers in Psychology [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Frontiers Field Chief Editor recognized on highly cited researcher list
Dr Carlos M. Duarte has been included in the Clarivate Analytics list for 4 consecutive years. [...]
Culture-centered approach for community-driven health communication
Interview with Professor Mohan Jyoti Dutta on a culture-centered approach for community-driven health communication for addressing health disparities. [...]
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. [...]
“In each individual a dance occurs between environment and biology – social scientists shouldn’t be afraid to acknowledge that.”
Interview with Rosemary Hopcroft, Specialty Chief Editor of the Evolutionary Sociology and Biosociology section of Frontiers in Sociology [...]
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. [...]
New section in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution: Coevolution
The Coevolution section provides a unique platform to address the processes, mechanisms, importance, and outcomes of coevolution. [...]
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. [...]
Frontiers partners with Editage to offer manuscript preparation services to submitting authors
Submitting authors can now access specially priced and subject-relevant editing, translation and review support from Editage’s highly qualified and experienced publication experts. [...]
No more deer in the headlight
Large mammals do use road crossing structures, finds a study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Challenges for sex workers in holding the line in condom use
Criminalization of sex work is a primary factor behind a decline in consistent condom use among sex workers in one Australian state: Frontiers in Public Health [...]
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. [...]
New Research Topic to highlight the impact of female researchers in science
The Research Topic will specifically highlight women working in physics, chemistry and astronomy. [...]
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. [...]
Frontiers at Web Summit 2017: Openness key for trust in science
Speaking in a panel discussion, Frontiers CEO Kamila Markram emphasized the key role of open science in enhancing public trust in scientific expertise [...]
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. [...]
Frontiers in Pharmacology welcomes new Field Chief Editor
Professor Heike Wulff appointed as new Field Chief Editor for the journal. [...]
New fund to endow fellowship in bioinformatics
Specialty Chief Editor Dr Douglas Ruden is raising funds to endow a graduate student fellowship in memory of his late wife Dr Xiangyi Lu. [...]
New link found between gut bacteria and age-related conditions
Gut bacteria from old mice induce age-related chronic inflammation in young mice, finds a study in Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Empowered employees are more proactive — even when they don’t trust their leader
New research in Frontiers in Psychology provides practical tips for promoting proactivity in the workplace [...]
What happens when technology opens up the brain — and its information?
Limbo, a novel by neurosurgeon and inventor Eric Leuthardt, explores what happens when neurotechnology is used for nefarious purposes. [...]
Smoking may cause inflammatory bowel disease
Mice exposed to cigarette smoke suffer from a type of bowel inflammation resembling Crohn’s disease, reports a study in Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Montessori preschool boosts academic results and reduces income-based inequality
Children in Montessori preschools show improved academic performance and social understanding, while enjoying their school work more, shows a study in Frontiers in Psychology. [...]
Habitat restoration can maximize the benefits of marine protected areas
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. [...]
Open science helping to eradicate rabies by 2030
A research topic on the control and elimination of dog-mediated human rabies comes at the perfect time to support efforts towards a rabies-free future. [...]
Frontiers research topic on tinnitus shows broad public appeal
Research Topic on tinnitus receives more than 1 million views in less than 2 years [...]
Waterside lighting drastically disrupts wildlife in the surrounding ecosystem
Streetlights affect insects and spiders living beneath the lights, finds a study in Frontiers in Environmental Science [...]
Scientists pinpoint jealousy in the monogamous brain
Jealousy activates brain areas associated with social pain and pair bonding, reports a study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
HIV infection, even with antiretroviral therapy, appears to damage a growing child’s brain
HIV-positive children who started ART by the age of 18 months show ongoing disruptions in white matter development, shows a study in Frontiers in Neuroanatomy [...]
Study reveals risk factors for substance use problems, as well as resilience
A study of African-American and Latino adults in a high-risk urban community challenges stereotypes by revealing not only risk factors for substance use problems, but also resilience. [...]