Open science empowers transparency and scrutiny. See how our editorial checks and review processes protect the scientific record at every stage. plos.io/3MsfiP2 #ResearchIntegrity #PublicationEthics #TrustInScience

The 2026 Guarda Summer Course in Evolutionary Biology is now accepting applications. Amazing place, amazing course, amazing opportunity for early grad students. tb.ethz.ch/education/gu...

León et al examine dung beetle communities across a Yucatán forest recovery chronosequence. Richness, biomass and abundance increase with forest age and correlate strongly with structure and diversity, highlighting the ecological importance of bioculturally managed landscapes.

In this recent editor interview, PLOS ONE Academic Editor Dr. Pankaj Bhardwaj discusses the natural world and its inspiration for his research in botany and molecular genetics, advice for early-career researchers, and more. Learn more on the PLOS EveryONE Blog. plos.io/3L3nPXM

A new study by Gilger et al demonstrates that low-dose intrastromal AAV8-opt ARSB gene therapy rapidly and durably reverses corneal clouding in a feline MPS VI model.

A new study from Lauren Goldspink and colleagues reports the isolation of 20 new Ampelomyces strains from eight powdery mildew species in Australia, resolves phylogenetic relationships, and presents two de novo genome assemblies with the potential to support biocontrol research. plos.io/3XNEX7f

Suffolk leading the way with the earliest evidence of fire lighting.

A study by @antsymbiosis.bsky.social and colleagues uses DNA metabarcoding to study how plant foraging differs between co-occurring fungus-gardening ant species. Diet preference appears driven both by species-specific plant preference, and location-specific resource availability. plos.io/4pY5qLh

A new study from Amanda Hewes and colleagues documents interspecific diversity in honeyeater tongue and hyoid morphology, showing that tongue length and the proportion of tongue that is bristled are both positively correlated to degree of nectarivory.

A new study from Panagiotis Kampouridis and colleagues describes postcranial material from three Late Miocene Eurasian hornless rhinocerotid Chilotherium species, and identifies characters useful for species identification and phylogenetic inference.

A new study reconstructs seasonal ecological niches for the near threatened Nearctic–Neotropical Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus), and finds distinct climatic niche spaces between reproductive and wintering periods. plos.io/493Ixzt

Aedes vittatus, native to Africa and Asia, is a significant vector of yellow fever, Zika, chikungunya and dengue. Modelling from @atpbiodiv.bsky.social and colleagues highlights year-round suitable areas for Aedes vittatus in USA, Mexico, Central America and Caribbean islands.

A study by Calderón-Peláez et al shows that extracellular vesicles (EVs) from Zika virus-infected neural cells can deliver Zika viral RNA that establishes productive infection in neonatal mice, implicating EVs as a previously underappreciated route for CNS Zika virus spread.

A new study from Ana Lúcia Costa Prudente et al surveys amphibians and reptiles from canga (‘ironstone savanna’) and forest habitats in southeastern Pará, Brazil, and provides a DNA‑barcode library of 860 COI and 16S rRNA sequences to support future biodiversity research.

A new study from Carly Hawkins and colleagues explores a correlation between sperm morphology (head and/or flagellum size) and different components of reproductive success (extra-pair success versus within-nest paternity defence) in a socially monogamous sparrow species:

A new study from @stephaniematthews.bsky.social and colleagues uses eDNA metabarcoding to show spatial differences in protected rockfish species composition, supporting eDNA as a tool for detecting rare and difficult to observe species in the marine environment:

Grapevine Trunk Diseases cause significant losses to grape producers. A new study by Azevedo-Nogueira and colleagues develops High-Resolution Melting assays that discriminate fungal pathogens causing these diseases, enabling rapid species-level detection and informed management:

Canassa and colleagues reveal the loss of up to 80% of mid-to-large mammal species across Brazil's Caatinga scrubland since pre-colonial times, largely driven by agricultural land conversion, and causing a 77% decrease in mammal biomass and a severe loss of ecosystem functionality.

We have just 7 days to raise £15,000 for nature’s recovery in Suffolk! Until 9 December any donation made via the Big Give website will be doubled. This means if you donate £25, we’d receive £50, and your support has double the impact. 🔗 https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AY5ZYAW

Esperante et al report 1321 theropod trackways, 16,600 exposed dinosaur tracks, plus numerous solitary tracks, abundant tail traces and swim tracks at Carreras Pampa tracksite in Torotoro National Park, Bolivia. edition.cnn.com/2025/12/04/s... Original article: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Is all wildlife #conservation good? In this Perspective, Tien Ming Lee &co discuss whether it is possible to over-conserve charismatic species and call for greater focus on whole ecosystems in conservation measures of success. #wildlife #WorldWildlifeConservationDay 🧪 plos.io/4nQ0Ygo

McKinley et al show that oceanic-island marine protected areas in the Tropical Eastern Pacific host some of the largest known relative abundances of sharks on nearshore reefs, while coastal marine protected areas show worrying signs of predator depletion. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

A new Lab Protocol from @sabass-lab.bsky.social and colleagues presents an in vitro rumen culture and workflow that reproducibly screens anti-methanogenic compounds, aiding feed-based methane mitigation studies: plos.io/4oyyc4a Protocol available via @protocolsio.bsky.social at plos.io/3KAOThi

New on the blog! In an interview with Veronique Kiermer @verokiermer.bsky.social, Chief Scientific Officer for @plos.org, she provides insight into their approach to data sharing, visibility and evaluation. 👉 Read the post: makedatacount.org/read-our-blo... #dataevaluation #datasharing

Why do we observe some plant #phenotypes but not others? This study explores the multivariate #PhenotypicSpace of a widely distributed #plant species to reveal how interplays between population history & natural selection shape phenotypic diversity in #Arabidopsis @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/43Z8IWi

White supremacy and misogyny, particularly "the double bind" of racism and misogyny, confounds meritocracy in academia

Once more, @smithsonianmag.bsky.social asked me for my favorite science books out this year. I picked Mary Roach's Replaceable You and Sadiah Qureshi's Vanished, the latter of which I especially recommend for the way it offers an important new view of what we mean when we talk about extinction.

Two recent wins for nature in Suffolk: @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social purchases Worlingham Marshes, a step towards a River Waveney wildlife corridor: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Mid Suffolk District Council (led by @midsuffolkgreen.bsky.social) pledges £1.8m for nature: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Obituary: David Baltimore (1938-2025) virologist whose enzyme discovery transformed understanding of cancer and HIV/AIDS go.nature.com/443Vojo

On #WorldAIDSDay, Section Editor Limin Mao discusses HIV research and society. 'HIV research has always been about people: their courage, creativity and determination to care for one another. HIV is not only a disease but also magnifies socioeconomic disparities.' everyone.plos.org/2025/12/01/w...

. @rebeccasear.bsky.social is on a mission to get all studies using a database linking #IQ and race retracted. I spoke to her for @retractionwatch.com to find out more: retractionwatch.com/2025/11/25/m...

There women go, not ruining science again 🤷‍♀️ www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Did any #plantscience colleagues attend the #canvas25 meeting held by the tri-societies @asa-cssa-sssa.bsky.social? PLOS One's @patrickgoymer.bsky.social shares his experience on our blog. cc @globalplantgpc.bsky.social #plantsci 🌿🧪🔬🌱

Our Life Science Division Editor @patrickgoymer.bsky.social recently attended @asa-cssa-sssa.bsky.social's #CANVAS25 meeting in Salt Lake City, and reports back here on the journal's EveryOne blog: everyone.plos.org/2025/11/25/i...

Sleep supports brain health partly by regulating fluid dynamics to clear waste. @ulvlarsen.bsky.social &co probe the relation between #sleep & fluid movement in the human #brain, finding that #SleepPressure & intensity have distinct effects on brain pulsations @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/3XQWCL6

I was interviewed by Newsweek about the backlash to my DPhil announcement. You can read it here: www.newsweek.com/gen-z-woman-...

A new study from Agnieszka Kubik-Komar and colleagues reports a marked decline in Poaceae annual pollen sum, July pollen sum, and number of high-pollen days in Lublin, Poland between 2001 and 2022, linked to lower spring humidity and higher June temperatures. doi.org/10.1371/jour...

We are recruiting Academic Editors for our new journal, PLOS Aging and Health—a selective open science journal for research on developmental and age-related processes and changes across the life course. ➡️ Apply now: plos.io/48o1LQV

The ecological roles of bacterial #immune systems are poorly understood. Rafael Custodio @ellinoralseth.bsky.social @brockhurstlab.bsky.social @brownlab.bsky.social & Edze Westra explore how mobile genetic elements and bacterial defenses shape #microbiome structure and function 🧪

Marine #phytoplankton need move up/down in the #ocean to access light & nutrients. Study of the effects of nutrient availability in 9 species reveals that phytoplankton have evolved multiple mechanisms that impact gravitational sinking in response to starvation @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/4iaJFoV

We are thrilled to now be on BlueSky! We prioritize studies addressing critical health challenges—from major diseases to health equity—that bridge scientific rigor with real-world impact, connecting researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to advance global health 🧬🧪 #OpenScience #MedSky

Save the date! On behalf of the Society, I’m delighted to announce that the next International Society for Evolution, Ecology and Cancer conference will be taking place in Hersonissos, Crete, on May 21-24, 2026. Abstract submissions will open soon. More details: www.evocancer.com

PLOS One Academic Editor Srebrenka Letina talks to our staff editor @sillydrannesha.bsky.social about applying network science to psychology and health behaviours, and ensuring objectivity and fairness in the peer review process. everyone.plos.org/2025/11/17/e...

With neonicotinoid pesticide ban, France’s birds make a tentative recovery - study

Really proud of @plosone.org's focus on #openscience! Authors can choose to share their peer review feedback (reviewers can remain anonymous if they wish), and data availability is a core requirement - great for transparency and maximising research funding! 🧪

Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds

Interoceptive signals from organs such as heart, lungs and gut influence many aspects of organismal physiology and behavior. This Perspective argues that liver signaling via the vagal nerve is another avenue of body-brain communication that shapes metabolism and mood #neurosky 🧪

From @csoneson.bsky.social , @markrobinsonca.bsky.social & colleagues in @plos.org #Computational #Biology | Building a continuous #benchmarking ecosystem in #bioinformatics | #Education 🧬 🖥️ 🧪 🔓   ⬇️ journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol...

Now open for submissions: PLOS Aging and Health is a new open access selective journal that publishes transformative work from across the spectrum of aging research. Submit and learn more: plos.io/4oQ9ywq #AgingResearch #OpenScience #CallForPapers

Now open for submissions: PLOS Ecosystems is a multidisciplinary, open access journal bringing together research relevant to addressing the challenges facing our terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, and nature's contributions to people. Submit and learn more: plos.io/4oYuRvR