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By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Scientists from Germany have used state-of-the-art complementary mass spectrometry methods to quantify the chemical complexity in beer from around the world. In 467 commercial beer types they found at least 7,700 different chemical formulas, which translates to tens of thousands of unique molecules. Beers brewed from barley plus either wheat, rice, or corn contain molecules that reliably indicate the original cereal. The analysis takes only 10 minutes to detect thousands of metabolites per beer, making it a powerful new method for quality control....

Frontiers in Environmental science addresses planetary change in new specialty on Biogeochemical Dynamics led by Chief Editor Vera Slaveykova — by Louisa Wood The most recent addition to Frontiers in Environmental Science makes cutting edge research on biogeochemical cycling freely available through an open-access online platform. Led by Chief Editor Vera Slaveykova from University of Geneva, Biogeochemical Dynamics publishes original process-oriented and cross-disciplinary research that provides novel insights into the key interactions between the biological, geological and chemical components of the environment....

John Healey and Aaron Shiels lead new specialty section on Forest disturbances in Frontiers in Forests and Global Change — by Timothy Gardner Forests are constantly changing and adapting to disturbances in their environments. The widespread human perception, perhaps because of the long life of trees, is that forests are somehow constant, static, unchanging parts of our natural environment. The new Forest Disturbance specialty section seeks to build on a growing body of research, which has shown just how dynamic forests are as ecosystems, with complex patterns of change, largely resulting from disturbance....

Two Frontiers’ Editors are part of the awardees in the Japan Research Front Awards, organized by the Intellectual Property & Science (IP & Science) business of Thomson Reuters. Dr. Kenji Watanabe and Professor Hiromu Tanimoto were recognized as being at the forefront of research in materials science and neuroscience. The awards were identified after the scientists’ research was analyzed using Research Front Methodology by IP & Science to assess their level of influence in specific scientific fields and the Web of Science Core Collection....

Frontiers is rooted in technology and develops online tools to maximize impact and outreach of articles. We are pleased to announce that our article webpages have been enhanced to boost the visibility of authors and their research. The redesign is part of Frontiers’ ongoing improvement of its unique open-science platform and offers a new sleek, smooth and easy-to-navigate interface. Article-level impact analytics take center stage. Improved features include an informative dashboard with advanced article-level impact analytics – a popular way of measuring the reach and impact of articles....

Professor Hilde Langseth, Head of Janus Serum Bank, leads Life-course Epidemiology – a new section in Frontiers in Public Health What if you could predict how many and which diseases a person could be exposed to in their lifetime? By merging what we know and what we still need to discover about our genetics, the environments in which we live, the molecular biology of our cells and the probabilities that we will contract certain infections, Life-course Epidemiology aims to crack this major global challenge....

Earth Day 2021’s theme is Restore Our Earth™, which focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems. Check out our curated list of the best Research Topics addressing these issues! Research Topics: Re-Purposing Universities for Sustainable Human Progress Evaluating Success in Wildlife Conservation and Management Climate Risks, Resilience and Adaptation in Coastal Systems Rethinking Food Systems: Circular Economy and Urban Agriculture High-Quality Knowledge for Climate Adaptation: Revisiting Criteria of Credibility, Legitimacy, Salience, and Usability...

By Tania FitzGeorge-Balfour, Frontiers science writer Wide variations can be seen in how far citizens from different countries evade tax. While this can be attributed to how well institutions deter tax avoidance through audits and fines, cultural differences may also play a part. New research, reported in the open-access journal Frontiers in Psychology, suggests that two countries, with contrasting reputations for trustworthiness, can show subtle differences in their compliance for paying taxes....

[Updated for 2022] Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen has formed an institutional membership agreement for open access publishing with Frontiers. This institutional agreement means that articles by eligible Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen researchers will be prepaid and may benefit from a 10% membership discount. The university library of Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen supports its researchers in making their research more widely available. This agreement will further encourage Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen researchers to publish open access, increasing the volume of research openly available....

We are excited to present the new design of Frontiers Research Topics. Organized by leading researchers, Research Topics are collections of peer-reviewed open-access articles on important themes at the cutting edge of knowledge. Research Topics let you drive new ideas, highlight progress and catalyze developments in your research field. Over 2,300 Research Topics, curated by almost 6,000 leading scientists, physicians, and engineers, have already been hosted on the Frontiers open-science platform....

Preservation of the optic radiations based on comparative analysis of diffusion tensor imaging tractography and anatomical dissection Roland P. Nooij*, Eelco W. Hoving, Arjen L. J. van Hulzen, Frans W. Cornelissen and Remco J. Renken Change in the coding of interaural time difference along the tonotopic axis of the chicken nucleus laminaris Nicolás Palanca-Castán* and Christine Köppl Lipidome of midbody released from neural stem and progenitor cells during mammalian cortical neurogenesis Yoko Arai, Julio L....

Anna Mazzon, senior review operations specialist, offers a behind the scenes look at our publishing department. Author: Anna Mazzon, senior review operations specialist For the last three years I have worked in Frontiers’ Review Operations team. I have seen the company grow significantly and incorporate important structural changes, which enabled a successful scale-up, combined with a consistent focus on maintaining our rigorous quality standards. I have a clear understanding of the different teams that make up the publishing department, and of the ways they interact and divide responsibilities, all driven by the same common goal: bringing the best science to the world, as soon as possible....

University of Sao Francisco has formed an institutional membership agreement for open access publishing with Frontiers. This institutional agreement means that eligible University of Sao Francisco researchers may publish in any Frontiers journal at no cost to them and with a simplified process. Articles may benefit from a 5% membership discount. The university library University of Sao Francisco supports its researchers in making their research more widely available. This agreement will further encourage University of Sao Francisco researchers to publish open access, increasing the volume of research openly available....

The virus responsible for cold sores has been strongly linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease; Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience New evidence of a causal link between herpes viruses and Alzheimer’s reinvigorates research into the possible role of infections — and their treatment — in the disease — by Matthew Prior, Frontiers science writer What causes Alzheimer’s disease? The answer could be right under our noses, says leading expert Professor Ruth Itzhaki....

This week, we speak to Dr. Lynette Hart, Professor at UC Davis. Dr. Hart’s research primarily focuses on human-animal interactions, an interest which stemmed from her passion for animal behavior and has taken her all over the world. We discussed her impressive career and the importance of always keeping an eye out for new opportunities. Author: Emma Phipps, Journal Specialist How did you become an established female scientist in your field?...

World leaders need a ‘cold shower’ about the environment to avoid a ghastly future: Frontiers in Conservation By Corey J. A. Bradshaw / Flinders University An international group of 17 leading scientists have produced a comprehensive yet concise assessment of the state of civilization, warning that the outlook is more dire and dangerous than is generally understood. A loss of biodiversity and accelerating climate change in the coming decades coupled with ignorance and inaction is threatening the survival of all species, including our very own, according to the experts from institutions including Stanford University, UCLA, and Flinders University....

Ecogeography and utility to plant breeding of the crop wild relatives of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Michael B. Kantar*, Chrystian C. Sosa, Colin K. Khoury, Nora P. Castañeda-Álvarez, Harold A. Achicanoy, Vivian Bernau, Nolan C. Kane, Laura Marek, Gerald Seiler and Loren Rieseberg Landscape genomics reveal signatures of local adaptation in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Tiegist D. Abebe, Ali A. Naz* and Jens Léon Genome-wide analysis of the CaHsp20 gene family in pepper: comprehensive sequence and expression profile analysis under heat stress Meng Guo, Jin-Hong Liu, Jin-Ping Lu, Yu-Fei Zhai, Hu Wang, Zhen-Hui Gong*, Shu-Bin Wang* and Ming-Hui Lu*...

Recent research, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying the neuroprotective actions of wine. Researchers have now found out how wine compounds are protective against neuronal death: they should pass through your stomach first. — By Hedwig Ens Let it be no misunderstanding: heavy alcohol intake has severe harmful effects. But already for several years, researchers have been finding that moderate wine intake can be beneficial in delaying the onset of cognitive impairments in aging and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease....

Meet the new Field Chief Editor of Frontiers in Plant Science Prof. Chun-Ming Liu, Peking University, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has been appointed as the new Field Chief Editor of the most-cited plant science journal (Journal Citation Reports, 2021), Frontiers in Plant Science with over 122 million articles views and downloads. As Professor of Seed Biology at both Peking University and the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Prof....

Frontiers in Nutrition has a new specialty on Nutrition and Microbes. Under the leadership of Specialty Chief Editor, Christophe Lacroix, this section will publish research findings based on microbes and functions. “Microbes are essential for all forms of life on earth, from plants to animals and humans,” says Professor Christophe Lacroix in his mission statement for the new section. “More recently, the crucial roles of microbes for human development and lifelong health have been emphasized, opening huge opportunities for nutrition to prevent or treat chronic diseases linked to the activity of the gut microbiota....