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This year our Frontiers Forum opened its virtual doors in a series of webinars attended by over 21,000 of the world’s leading minds, to discuss and accelerate science-led solutions to the grand challenges of our time. By bringing researchers, policymakers, innovators, and political leaders together around game-changing new developments, the Forum accelerates our Frontiers mission by sparking collaborations and actions to achieve healthy lives on a healthy planet. This year’s webinar series was no exception....

The Effects of External Jugular Compression Applied during Head Impact Exposure on Longitudinal Changes in Brain Neuroanatomical and Neurophysiological Biomarkers: A Preliminary Investigation Gregory D. Myer*, Weihong Yuan, Kim D. Barber Foss, David Smith, Mekibib Altaye, Amit Reches, James Leach, Adam W. Kiefer, Jane C. Khoury, Michal Weiss, Staci Thomas, Chris Dicesare, Janet Adams, Paul J. Gubanich, Amir Geva, Joseph F. Clark, William P. Meehan, Jason P. Mihalik and Darcy Krueger...

by Dr Hannah Rowland, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, and Dr John Skelhorn, Newcastle University Many prey species have eyespot markings that are believed to ward off predators. But how, and does a predator’s angle of approach make them less effective? Dr Hannah Rowland and Dr John Skelhorn write for Frontiers about their research, published today in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, into how these protective patterns on moth wings convince birds it’s not worth attacking the insects....

Functional brain connectivity networks with behavioral relevance are already present in young infants, finds new study in Frontiers in Psychiatry. By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer A new study published by the open access publisher Frontiers is the first to research the link between functional brain network connectivity and behavioral temperament in newborns and one-month-old babies. The findings, which show that functional brain connectivity networks with behavioral relevance are already present in young infants, help further bridge the research gap between the human brain and our behavior....

Patients can be at risk of cardiovascular impairment and should be given proven treatments to aid survival and recovery: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine — by Tania Fitzgeorge-Balfour, Frontiers Science Writer Proven cardiovascular anti-inflammatory therapies should be used to treat COVID-19 patients that are at risk of, or have developed, cardiovascular problems, recommend leading cardiologists from Beijing, China, who have used their expertise in this area to detail treatment options for these patients....

We are delighted to announce that the Netherlands Institute of Ecology has established an institutional agreement for open access publishing with Frontiers. As part of this support, eligible authors from the NIOO-KNAW can publish open access articles in any Frontiers journal at no charge to the author. To submit your article under this institutional agreement, please select ‘Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW)’ as institutional payer in the invoice section when submitting your article....

by Emily Barker, Frontiersin.org Hernia surgery is one of the largest fields in general surgery – worldwide there are more than 30 million operations performed each year. Hernias are a common aliment, which if left untreated can turn into a strangulated hernia – a very painful and potentially lethal condition. However, despite large numbers of hernia cases across the world, Ferdinand Köckerling, Field Chief Editor for Frontiers in Surgery, explained there is still a number of unsolved questions when it comes to treating them....

Study suggests short chromosome caps, or telomeres, may be an independent risk factor for age-related functional decline: Frontiers in Physiology Short telomeres may be an independent risk factor for age-related functional decline. — By Tanya Strevens Elderly people with short chromosome caps, or telomeres, are more likely to have difficulty performing daily activities such as carrying groceries, climbing stairs and walking, finds a new study of more than 1,200 people from five European countries....

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Scientists have now shown that songbirds don’t just flee from their predator, the northern pygmy owl: they sometimes actively seek them out to aggressively mob them. But the likelihood of mobbing wasn’t constant: it was highest during late summer and autumn when the owls mostly prey on young birds instead of mammals, and at low altitudes, where the owls are most common. The likelihood of mobbing also increased when there were more songbirds around to dilute the individual risk....

New section will focus on the use of gene editing in gene therapy, dealing with the ethical issues in the field, and making gene therapy more widely available. New Innovative Therapies section will focus on the use of gene editing in gene therapy, ways to deal with the ethical issues in the field, and making gene therapy more widely available. We are delighted to announce the launch of the newest specialty section of Frontiers in Medicine – Innovative Therapies led by Prof....

Get the Frontiers’ Editorial Office picks of top research published in Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology Stay up-to-date with top research in environmental microbiology Are you up to speed on the top research being published in Frontiers in Microbiology? Featured Article Understanding Microbial Multi-Species Symbioses This article reviews emerging research into multi-species microbial symbiosis associated with lichens and emphasizes the need to promote a holistic view of lichen-bacteria interactions. The review specifically focuses on diversity, functions, dispersal, habitat specificity, and inter-microbiome relations of the Lobaria pulmonaria-associated bacterial community....

Research suggests that merely having a larger social network can positively influence the aging brain: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience Study in mice finds living in groups a boon to cognitive health — By Ohio State University New research from The Ohio State University found that mice housed in groups had better memories and healthier brains than animals that lived in pairs. The discovery bolsters a body of research in humans and animals that supports the role of social connections in preserving the mind and improving quality of life, said lead researcher Elizabeth Kirby, an assistant professor of behavioral neuroscience and member of the Center for Chronic Brain Injury at Ohio State....

How is zika virus transmitted from mother to baby? Frontiers in Immunology By Jillian Hobson, science writer Researchers have discovered that when a pregnant mother is infected by Zika virus, it can remain in the placenta for months, causing damage that can be dangerous to the fetus. These findings advance our understanding of mother to baby transmission and provide the groundwork for the future development of drugs and vaccines. Zika virus is a mild infection for most people but it can be dangerous during pregnancy, causing infants to be born with abnormally small heads (microcephaly) and other congenital malformations....

Frontiers scientists from around the world talk about current global issues and how industry and research need to work together to build a sustainable future – through Open Science. – By Kamila Markram, Co-founder and CEO, Frontiers Frontiers scientists from around the world talk about current global issues and how industry and research need to work together to build a sustainable future — through Open Science. Science and technology drive modern society....

Absence of fans at European elite soccer ‘ghost games’ significantly decreases home advantage, finds new study in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living By Peter Rejcek, science writer The absence of fans at European elite football games offered researchers a rare glimpse into the psychological pressure a full house of fans puts on referees. They found that officials were more likely to issue yellow cards for fouls against home-team players, with a concurrent drop in wins at home and an increase in victories by visitors....

The finding that both men and women prefer leadership traits considered as more masculine could help explain gender inequality in the workplace: Frontiers in Psychology The finding that both men and women prefer leadership traits considered as more masculine could help explain gender inequality in the workplace. — By Fabienne Eckert, science writer Despite expectations that stereotypically feminine leadership traits like communality will define 21st century leaders, the higher up we look across different types of organizations, the fewer women we find....

Zhejiang University Press, one of the leading academic publishers in China, and the open science publisher Frontiers announce their official partnership. Zhejiang University Press (ZUP), one of the leading academic publishers in China, and the open science publisher Frontiers announce their official partnership. Established in 1984, Zhejiang University Press covers a diverse spectrum of subjects in natural sciences, engineering and technology, the humanities and social sciences, medicine and life sciences. Frontiers’ outstanding editorial services, unique experience in working with society journals as well as advanced publishing technology will enable a successful collaboration by supporting Zhejiang University’s mission of ‘Seeking Truth, Pursuing Innovation’....

Alberto Diaspro, a Chief Editor of Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, is awarded the important prize of the Biophysical Society. Alberto Diaspro, Director of the Department of Nanophysics at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), wins the Emily M. Gray Award 2014. The prestigious international prize is awarded annually by the Biophysical Society to scientists who particularly stand for their contributions to education in biophysics. Established in 1997, the Emily M....

Our Frontiers Editorial Office brought to our attention a couple of papers that are getting a lot of attention lately so we decided to write a short blog in honor of Mental Health Blog Day (#MHBlogDay) . The first is a paper on the association between depressive symptoms and physical diseases in Switzerland (read full paper). The objective of the paper is to estimate the association between the symptoms and physical diseases to estimate mental and physical health care costs in the future....

Find the answers to your biggest research questions from 2022. With collective views of over 3.2 million, researchers explored topics spanning from vaccine safety and psychedelic therapy to quaternary fossils and antiviral plants. Research Topics: Viral diseases 37 articles | 499,000 views Uncovering the countermeasures, molecular virology, and pathogenesis of emerging and re-emerging viruses Exploring sound 23 articles | 442,000 views Exploring the fascinating world of sound and how it benefits and causes problems to people, other animals, and our environment...