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Catch up with the most viewed articles from Frontiers in Immunology this June. All are Open Access – enjoy! Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)...

New specialty section on Catalysis and Photocatalysis to be headed by Chief Editor, Professor Bunsho Ohtani. We are pleased to announce the launch of our new specialty section on Catalysis and Photocatalysis within Frontiers in Chemistry. The section will be led by Specialty Chief Editor Bunsho Ohtani, Professor of Chemistry at the Hokkaido University’s Institute for Catalysis (formerly the Catalysis Research Center), Japan. “Nowadays, it is rather difficult to find chemical products that are made without any catalytic reactions....

We celebrate the day of Immunology with an interview with Sergio Rosenzweig, Deputy Chief of the Immunology Service at the Clinical Center, NIH and the Co-Director of the Primary Immunodeficiency Clinic, NIAID, NIH and Associate Editor for Frontiers in Immunology and for Frontiers in Pediatrics. After more than 20 years of experience as pediatrician and researcher in the field of primary immunodeficiencies, Dr Rosenzweig has no doubt: the best is yet to come....

For the first time, machine learning allows researchers to rank the most important factors that predict future affluence: Frontiers in Psychology For the first time, machine learning enables researchers to rank the most important factors that predict future affluence — and the outcome might surprise you — By Tanya Petersen For the first time, Temple University researchers have used machine learning to rank the most important determinants of future affluence. Education and occupation were the best predictors — but surprisingly, a person’s ability to delay instant gratification was also among the most important determinants of higher income, beating age, race, ethnicity and height....

The latest Frontiers in Neurology section provides an interdisciplinary platform for new developments in the highly complex field of neurorehabilitation. — by Rossella Rebecchi Frontiers warmly welcomes Professor Giorgio Sandrini, Professor Volker Hömberg and Professor Ross Zafonte as Specialty Chief Editors of the new Neurorehabilitation section, developed in partnership with the European Federation of Neurorehabilitation Societies (EFNR). “This is a remarkable time to focus on neurorehabilitation,” says Dr Zafonte, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School....

New study shows all-cause mortality is significantly lower when a child’s most recent immunization is a measles vaccine: Frontiers in Public Health — By Tanya Petersen New study shows all-cause mortality is significantly lower when a child’s most recent immunization is a measles vaccine In the largest study to date on children in a low/middle income country, new research in Ghana finds that the timing of a measles vaccine in an overall vaccination schedule can have a profound impact on child survival rates beyond protecting against measles infection....

Researchers propose new framework for studying the global food system, covering: agricultural ecology, equity, culture and health: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems Researchers propose a new analytical framework for studying the global food system, encompassing four research areas: agricultural ecology, equity in global and local food systems, the cultural dimensions of food and agriculture, and human health. — University of Michigan The global food system is unsustainable and urgently needs an overhaul....

Pride month 2021’s theme is visibility, unity, and equality, with a focus on the multitude of battles the LGBT+ community has been fighting throughout the pandemic. Check out our curated list of the best Research Topics addressing these issues! Research Topics: Gender Dysphoria: Diagnostic Issues, Clinical Aspects and Health Promotion LGBTQ Parents and Their Children during the Family Life Cycle Sexuality 3.0 Feminist, anti-racist and LGBTI+ activisms within and beyond pandemic times: scrutinizing the implications of the digital shift...

With recent advances in commercial space exploration, we have curated a list of our best Research Topics on outer space. Explore collections edited by experts from NASA, The Goddard Space Flight Center, Space Science Institute, German Aerospace Center, Canadian Space Agency, National Space Science Center, European Space Agency, International Space University, and many more. Research Topics: Optimization of Exercise Countermeasures for Human Space Flight – Lessons from Terrestrial Physiology and Operational Implementation...

Scientists map content of dreams under Covid-19 lockdown: Frontiers in Psychology By Peter Rejcek, science writer Researchers crowdsourced dream content from more than 800 people during the sixth week of the COVID-19 lockdown and found many experienced distressed dreams related to the pandemic. They used an algorithm to analyze and map the data into 33 themed clusters. The coronavirus haunted more than half of the 20 clusters classified as nightmares. These findings have implications for further studies related to mental health....

Glycophosphate persists within wild plants for at least two years, reducing fertility: Frontiers in Plant Science By Peter Rejcek, science writer Flower of prickly rose, Rosa acicularis. Image credit: BSG_1974 / Shutterstock.com Glyphosate is an herbicide commonly used in forestry operations throughout British Columbia, Canada. Researchers investigated how the chemical may affect the reproductive health of prickly wild rose, a perennial plant found beneath the forest canopy. The new study, by the open access publisher Frontiers, found that pollen viability decreased by an average of 66% compared to untreated plants a year after the herbicide was initially applied, with traces of glyphosate persisting for at least two years....

Join the WSJ Pro for its AI Executive Event on March 31, supported by Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, Frontiers in Big Data, and Frontiers in Robotics and AI. When the Covid-19 pandemic first struck, many companies had to hit fast forward on their plans for adopting new digital technologies, responding in real-time and trying to anticipate—and navigate—the road ahead. Now what? To find out, join the WSJ Pro for its AI Executive Event on March 31, supported by Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, Frontiers in Big Data, and Frontiers in Robotics and AI....

The Enhanced Musical Rhythmic Perception in Second Language Learners M. Paula Roncaglia-Denissen*, Drikus A. Roor, Ao Chen and Makiko Sadakata EEG Responses to Auditory Stimuli for Automatic Affect Recognition Dirk T. Hettich*, Elaina Bolinger, Tamara Matuz, Niels Birbaumer, Wolfgang Rosenstiel and Martin Spüler Ego-Dissolution and Psychedelics: Validation of the Ego-Dissolution Inventory (EDI) Matthew M. Nour*, Lisa Evans, David Nutt and Robin L. Carhart-Harris The Indris Have Got Rhythm! Timing and Pitch Variation of a Primate Song Examined between Sexes and Age Classes Marco Gamba*, Valeria Torti, Vittoria Estienne, Rose M....

News, views & info on Open Science, Open Access, Peer Review & scholarly publishing from the past week Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)...

e European Hernia Society (EHS) has officially chosen Frontiers as the publisher of its new journal, Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery (JAWS). The partnership agreement between the two organizations will run from June 2021. The Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery will be the first official journal of the EHS and will officially launch on Frontiers’ open-access platform in July 2021. The European Hernia Society (EHS) has officially chosen Frontiers as the publisher of its new journal, Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery (JAWS)....

UiT The Arctic University of Norway (UiT Norges arktiske universitet) supports their authors in publishing Open Access. As a part of a national Framework Agreement between Unit The Norwegian Directorate for ICT and Joint Services in Higher Education & Research and Frontiers, UiT will automatically cover the Article Processing Charges (APCs) for eligible authors and articles. How does it work? You have to be the corresponding author affiliated with UiT The Arctic University of Norway....

As Frontiers celebrates its 10th anniversary, we look back at 10 ways our authors’ research has contributed to, and built on, breakthroughs of the past decade. — By Emma Duncan and Matthew Prior, Frontiers science writers Computer chip power doubles every year — but Moore’s law is just the start. Innovation across all areas of science and technology is accelerating, fast. Perhaps like billions of others, you’re looking at a smartphone right now....

A study from UNIGE reveals the strategies adopted by a bacterium that proliferates in the wounds of burn victims and threatens them with sepsis. It opens the way to new therapies: Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology A study from UNIGE reveals the strategies adopted by a bacterium that proliferates in the wounds of burn victims and threatens them with sepsis. It opens the way to new therapies. — By Université de Genève...

Chocolate, touch screens, consumer behavior and more – see the latest eBook collections of Research Topic articles, all free to download, share and distribute. The latest eBook collections of Research Topic articles Topics covered in this month’s eBooks include: the health benefits of chocolate touch screens consumer behavior and many more! All eBooks are free to download, share and distribute. Science Patient Engagement in Health and Well-being: Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives in Patient Centered Medicine, Hosted by Guendalina Graffigna and Elena Vegni...

With all eyes on the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) this month, we have curated a list of our best Research Topics addressing the four goals of the conference. Explore collections on securing net zero and keeping 1.5 degrees within reach, adapting to protect natural habitats, mobilizing climate finance, and tackling the crisis through collaboration. Research Topics: 1) Secure global net zero by mid-century and keep 1.5 degrees within reach 2) Adapt to protect communities and natural habitats 3) Mobilize finance 4) Work together to deliver Inspired by COP26?...