Two major publishers have begun to automatically reject the vast majority of papers based on public health data sets, following revelations that unscrupulous actors use these data sets to churn out nonsense scientific papers. https://scim.ag/4mX3DnR

Supplementary info of scientific articles enhances #transparency, #reproducibility & scientific impact. This study presents #FAIR-SMART, a tool that enables #FAIR computational access to these materials at scale, improving findability, interoperability & reuse @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/3KBYLHs

A new study in @plosone.org reconstructs Centropomus phylogeny and biogeography, revealing four species groups, multiple cryptic lineages, a Miocene origin with most diversification in the Pliocene–Pleistocene, and a major role for the Isthmus of Panama and habitat shifts.

400,000-Year-Old Fossil Shows Butchering Elephants Helped Early Humans To Supersize Their Tools www.iflscience.com/400000-year-...

A new study in @plosone.org documents anatomical changes and between-individual variability across reproductive phases in the tract and pouch of female common opossums (Didelphis marsupialis), providing baseline morphological data for marsupial reproductive biology.

A new study in @plosone.org compares gut microbiome diversity across herbivores in Etosha National Park and identifies species-specific microbiome patterns linked to diet and ecology, potentially allowing wildlife managers to track microbial shifts in host species over time. doi.org/10.1371/jour...

PEQG website live! genetics-gsa.org/peqg-2026/

Nominations are now open for the Dobzhansky Prize, which recognizes the accomplishments and future promise of an outstanding early-career evolutionary biologist. The award includes $5000 and an award talk at the in-person Evolution meeting. Deadline: December 1 shorturl.at/p70wY

In an analysis of 1.2 million news stories about scholarly research, men-led papers were found to receive more attention overall and were heavily overrepresented in the top 5% of most covered studies. https://scim.ag/4o7l5a5

A new study in @plosone.org investigates how Ib-M antimicrobial peptides disrupt E. coli membranes using fluorescence assays and microscopy. The work clarifies peptide-lipid interactions that underlie bacterial killing and informs new antimicrobial peptide design. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

A new study in @plosone.org shows octopuses can follow chemosensory plumes in moving water to locate food sources. Researchers observed that octopuses use chemical cues to track prey trails, highlighting complex sensory integration in cephalopod foraging. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Expanding energy infrastructure adds electromagnetic fields (EMFs) to aquatic ecosystems. A study in @plosone.org shows that Vimba vimba embryos exposed to EMFs have higher heart rates but also signs of physiological adaptation under hatchery-level EMF exposure. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

A new study in @plosone.org uses a pilot-scale recirculating depuration system to reduce Vibrio parahaemolyticus levels in commercial oysters, and demonstrates that non-pathogenic strains can act as valid surrogates in commercial validation trials. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

New work in @plosone.org shows that fungus-growing ant queens harbor species-specific bacterial communities in their eggs, ovaries and tissues, and suggests maternal (vertical) transmission of symbionts rather than purely environmental acquisition.

A new study in @plosone.org uses camera-trap data to show that male jaguars in Belize shift their ranges, overlap extensively, and lack exclusive territoriality, suggesting a scramble-competition mating system rather than strict mate monopoly.

A newly discovered TRPV5/6-like ion channel in the coral Pocillopora damicornis shows high calcium permeability, resistance to conventional inhibitors, and sensitivity to menthol, suggesting a role in coral calcification and potential links to bleaching responses. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

A new study in @plosone.org reveals that overexpression of FZD7, especially when combined with CD133, drives stem-cell–like features, impairs differentiation, and correlates with poor prognosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma.

Sleep is often only investigated from a single dimension. @bttyeo.bsky.social &co identify 5 sleep-biopsychosocial profiles that link self-reported #sleep patterns to variability in #health, #cognition & #lifestyle factors in 770 healthy young adults @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/42tRXSc

A new study in @plosone.org of a catch-neuter-vaccinate-release (CNVR) program in India found that it reduced mange, transmissible venereal tumours, and pregnancy in free-roaming dogs. Numbers of sterilised dogs observed increased but so did the population overall. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

A new study in @plosone.org shows significant age-related degeneration of outer hair cells, synapses, stria vascularis, and neurons in mice, and suggests that age-related hearing loss results from both oxidative stress and lifelong noise exposure. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Using GPS tracking of 29 Falkland Steamer Ducks, a new study in @plosone.org found that home-range size, movement, foraging time and distance vary with breeding status and proximity to kelp beds, freshwater and human sites, highlighting kelp’s conservation value. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

2012 Nobel laureate John Gurdon has died. His work was central to both the development of animal cloning and the possibility of reprogramming cells to a different state. A giant of cell and developmental biology. www.magd.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...

A new study in @plosone.org shows that invasive red-eared sliders in Illinois carry several pathogens without showing symptoms, thereby potentially acting as hidden carriers that pose a threat to native turtle populations through disease transmission. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Thanks to @ashleyingiosi.bsky.social for this thoughtful primer about our recent astrocyte/sleep paper!

Social and economic policies have left distinct genomic footprints on mezcal‑producing agaves in Mexico, reports a study in @plosone.org: Espadín shows evidence of clonal selection, while Bacanora has retained genetic diversity thanks to more permissive management. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

In our latest Editorial, PLOS Medicine Executive Editor Helen Lumbard and I call for the scientific community to tackle research fraud and paper mills head on by creating robust systems of data sharing and transparency 🧪 #PLOSMedicine #datasharing #openscience @plos.org 📄➡️ plos.io/4nDKQ2c

Evolution of fungal mating systems: Study of #Cryptococcus & Kwoniella by @marcoacoelho.bsky.social @marciadavidpalma.bsky.social &co shows that MAT locus fusions & recombination suppression drive diversity of #SexualReproduction in #fungi @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/479579M

The 2025 @nobelprize.bsky.social in Physiology or Medicine goes to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi for their work on the identification of regulatory T cells and FOXP3. www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2025...

Are you an oceanographer or marine biologist with an interest in marine biodiversity and climate change? Our upcoming scientific meeting will look at #ClimateChange and #BiodiversityLoss linkages in ocean ecosystems: royalsociety.org/science-even...

A new study in @plosone.org shows that a rescued female red panda released into the wild had different movement and habitat use from wild individuals at first but adjusted over ~60 days, suggesting a transitional period is needed for post-release acclimation.

Sarcoptic mange threatens wombat populations, but a new study in @plosone.org shows that repeated moxidectin treatment via burrow-flap systems can temporarily eliminate the disease in high-density populations, with retreatment needed after approximately 20 months. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

A new study in @plosone.org describes two strains of Gordonia alkanivorans on grape leaves that can break down the wildfire-caused smoky-taste in wine, and identifies the guaA cytochrome P450 gene as essential for this. www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/w... journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Live streaming now, the EAT-Lancet Commission 2025 report: www.youtube.com/live/4ofJYRz... (also report here: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

PLOS ONE Academic Editor, epidemiologist, and public health professional Dr. Zinia T. Nujum discusses this year’s #WorldRabiesDay theme “Act Now: You, Me, Community” in this recent EveryOne blog: plos.io/46upkGX

As we mourn Jane Goodall, this @nature.com article explores three ways in which she changed science: 1. Altering the way we view both other primates and ourselves 2. Inspiring generations of women scientists 3. Communicating science in a way that engaged the public www.nature.com/articles/d41...

RIP #JaneGoodall - one of the modern pioneers of profound interconnections between people, animals and ecosystems. Her life was lived through science, compassion and tireless advocacy for the multiple values of nature - leaving a legacy that will endure for people and planet.

When public health decisions affect vulnerable communities, research has a role to play. Evidence-based insights can help illuminate the impact, inform inclusive responses, and support those facing barriers to care, especially LGBTQ+ youth. 🔗 plos.io/3WeJMpg

A new study in @plosone.org critically reanalyzes published data and concludes that the previously suggested extreme two‑fold genome size variation in Spodoptera frugiperda is an overestimate, with actual genome sizes remaining relatively stable around 380–390 Mb. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Breaking! In a new paper published in @plos.org, former @ipbes.net Executive Secretary @annelarigauderie.bsky.social and #TransformativeChange Assessment co-chairs explore how stopping biodiversity loss is contingent on transformative change.🌍🏡 🧪 https://plos.io/4oZQEUI @lucasgaribaldi.bsky.social

Microplastics found in guts of rare Indus River dolphins #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth

How do parietal & premotor areas in the brain adapt to a #BrainComputerInterface? This study shows that frontal & parietal #brain areas co-adapt during BCI-based #MotorLearning, offering insights into visuomotor adaptation & informing future #BCI developments @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/3VEZidV

Hatching‑Box is an imaging and tracking system to monitor fruit fly development in standard vials. A new study in @plosone.org shows it accurately detects life stages, reproduces circadian rhythms, and enables long-term, high-throughput developmental experiments.

To study how DNA folds in cells, the authors of a new study in @plosone.org developed Sphinx, a deep learning model that predicts missing 3D genome interaction data. Sphinx outperforms more simple models and enables comparisons across assays and cell types. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

A new study in @plosone.org explores engineering yeast with synthetic POM cycles to increase fatty alcohol production. The combination of Pyc1 + 'Mdh2 + sMae1 was effective, as was cytosolic Pos5, but combining them disrupted metabolism without added benefit. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

A new Editorial in PLOS Medicine expounds the importance of open data for countering the threat of systematic scientific fraud, such as paper mills. journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...

A new model in @plosone.org simulates 125 Ma of mammalian diversification across shifting paleoclimate and geography, revealing that paleoclimate and continental layout drive the latitudinal diversity gradient more strongly than local surface heterogeneity.

A new study in @plosone.org describes 36 ultra‑small microbladelets exhibiting attributes consistent with pressure knapping at the Belgian Mesolithic site of Kerkhove, suggesting an unexpectedly early diffusion of pressure technique into northwest Europe.

Sharing knowledge is a fundamental principle within the scientific community, yet null and negative results are still being underreported. @scurry.bsky.social &co present a roadmap to a solution that has a role for everyone in the scientific community 🧪 #Academicsky #reproducibility plos.io/3VwaU2O