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To highlight why each discovery is important with background and context, these collections of articles take non-technical readers through the core of a field. Frontiers for Young Minds is excited to share its latest effort to bring high-quality science content to interested young readers everywhere. Our authors have already highlighted some of the latest scientific developments – from alternative fuels to adolescent risk-taking – and we want to take the next step....

Frontiers in Microbiology specialty sections are turned into fun illustrations. Enjoy, download and color them! — by Chloe Schmidt Frontiers in Microbiology Art Gallery Frontiers in Microbiology is the largest and second most-cited open-access journal in the category of Microbiology, based on our analysis of the 2015 Journal Citation Report (Thomson Reuters, 2016). Along with our other journal in the field, Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Frontiers in Microbiology is comprised of 16 specialty sections that seek to cover all areas of microbiology....

New Research Topic in Frontiers in Neuroanatomy explores an ultastructural insight of astrocytes at a microscale level. New Research Topic in Frontiers in Neuroanatomy explores an ultrastructural insight of astrocytes at a microscale level. — By Laura E Perlini, PhD, Journal Development Specialist Frontiers in Neuroanatomy For many years, glial cells have been considered less appealing than their neuron fellows and thought to be simple insulators for neuronal communication. Being glia viewed just as “cellular glue”, the interest of the scientists has focused mainly on neurons....

Engaging in voluntary physical exercise helps protect the brain from the damaging effects of a stroke, shown in mice. — By Tania Fitzgeorge-Balfour, Science Writer, Frontiersin.org The after-effects of a stroke can be life changing. Paralysis, speech problems and memory loss occur in varying degrees of severity, depending on the location and amount of brain tissue damage. How far a stroke patient can recover is largely determined by the ability of the brain to reorganize itself....

We invite you to read the (forgotten) story of Ignaz Semmelweis – Wash your hands! Frontiers for Young Minds takes you down on a dive into the depths of the historical scientific archives and introduces you to scientists you may have not heard about, but you should! This time, we tell you the story of the invaluable contribution of Ignaz Semmelweis to the field of antiseptic policy by his discovery in infectious disease prevention – or, why you among others should wash your hands....

By K.E.D. Coan, Science Writer Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Alzheimer’s Association. There is no cure and no way to slow or prevent the illness. But, patients can still benefit from both physical and cognitive rehabilitation, and researchers are learning that mimicry may be a useful tool to help them regain lost abilities. “Alzheimer’s patients are still able to voluntarily imitate the movement of an object, as well as that of a human being” said Dr....

Organized by Francesca Granucci, University of Milano-Bicocca, Frontiers in Immunology and SIICA (Italian Society of Immunology, Clinical immunology and Allergology) Interaction between nanomaterials and the immune system: medical exploitations and safety issues Join a workshop on the interaction of nanoparticles with the immune system, organized by Francesca Granucci, University of Milano-Bicocca, Frontiers in Immunology and SIICA (Italian Society of Immunology, Clinical immunology and Allergology). Discussions will include: How the physicochemical characteristics of nanoparticles influence the interaction with and the activation of different components of the innate immune system How nanoparticles can be exploited for the development of vaccines and for the development of immunosuppressive drugs to treat autoimmune diseases Immunotoxicity and immune-related side effects of nanoformulations Free registration: Send an email to siica....

Test can identify an infected person in 15 minutes at point-of-care sites that lack facilities or time for sophisticated testing: Frontiers in Medicine — by Peter Rejcek, Frontiers Science Writer One of the most important tools in stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is rapid, reliable and relatively cheap diagnostic testing at the point of care. Scientists in Europe recently evaluated the frontline capabilities of a commercially available, 15-minute disposable antigen test to detect COVID-19 infections....

We are very pleased to announce the launch of the first specialty sections of Frontiers in Education, a new peer-reviewed, open-access journal: Digital Education (led by Chief Editor Prof. Clifford A. Shaffer); Educational Psychology (led by Chief Editor Prof. Douglas Kauffman); Leadership in Education (led by Chief Editor Prof. Margaret Grogan); Public Health Education and Promotion (led by Chief Editors Prof. Connie J. Evashwick, Prof. Marcia G. Ory, and Prof....

An Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool to help funders identify specialists to peer-review proposals for emergency COVID-19 research has been developed. It aims to help fast-track the allocation of funding, and in turn, accelerate the scientific response to the virus. The open-access publisher Frontiers has specifically developed the recommendation tool to aid funders during the crisis by helping them identify new reviewers. Under normal circumstances, the review process for research funding typically takes place by committee and can take a matter of months....

Couples that spend the night in the same bed show increased REM sleep and synchronization of sleep architecture: Frontiers in Psychiatry — by Gean Xhafa, Frontiers Science Writer Do couples that share a bed sleep better, worse, or just different? A new study in Frontiers in Psychiatry sheds light on the effects of sharing a bed with a partner by measuring subjective and objective sleep parameters. In many countries, sharing a bed with a partner is common practice....

We talk with Professor Ellen Blaak, the chair of the department of Human Biology at Maastricht University in The Netherlands, about how she has sculpted her academic path to lead up to her fantastic career. Author: Leticia Nani Silva Professor Ellen Blaak is the chair of the department of Human Biology at Maastricht University in The Netherlands and her research focuses on gut-adipose tissue-muscle metabolism. She is also a member of the Dutch Health Council and advises the government and parliament on public health and medical research matters....

Specialty Chief Editor Dr Douglas Ruden is raising funds to endow a graduate student fellowship in memory of his late wife Dr Xiangyi Lu. Dr Douglas Ruden, a Specialty Chief Editor for the Toxicogenomics section of Frontiers in Genetics and Frontiers in Environmental Science, is raising funds to endow a graduate research associate fellowship in bioinformatics in memory of his late wife Dr Xiangyi Lu. Dr Lu, who died of ovarian cancer on October 22, 2017, was a coauthor of two widely used bioinformatics methods: SnpEff and SnpSift....

We invite you to read the compelling story of Carl Wilhelm Scheele – the forgotten chemist. Frontiers for Young Minds takes you down on a dive into the depths of the historical scientific archives and introduces you to scientists you may have not heard about, but you definitely should! This time, we tell you the story of a scientist who is amongst the brave and brilliant researchers who formed the history of chemistry – Carl Wilhelm Scheele....

New research exposes deliberate and widespread killing of marine animals, including dolphins, for use as bait in global fisheries – an issue which has received little attention so far: Frontiers in Marine Science The harvest of aquatic mammals for bait is widespread globally, but most common in Latin America and Asia — By Tanya Petersen Important new research released ahead of World Oceans Day exposes the widespread practice of killing aquatic mammals such as dolphins, sea lions, seals and otters for use as bait in global fisheries....

The stress of spaceflight gives viruses a holiday from immune surveillance, putting future deep-space missions in jeopardy; Frontiers in Microbiology The stress of spaceflight gives viruses a holiday from immune surveillance, putting future deep-space missions in jeopardy — by Matthew Prior, Frontiers science writer Herpes viruses reactivate in more than half of crew aboard Space Shuttle and International Space Station missions, according to NASA research published in Frontiers in Microbiology. While only a small proportion develop symptoms, virus reactivation rates increase with spaceflight duration and could present a significant health risk on missions to Mars and beyond....

Engineered tissue containing human stem cells has allowed paraplegic rats to walk independently and regain sensory perception: Frontiers in Neuroscience –– By Marcus Banks Engineered tissue containing human stem cells has allowed paraplegic rats to walk independently and regain sensory perception. The implanted rats also show some degree of healing in their spinal cords. The research, published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, demonstrates the great potential of stem cells — undifferentiated cells that can develop into numerous different types of cells — to treat spinal cord injury....

Frontiers in Pharmacology has an Impact Factor of 4.418 and is the #2 most cited open-access journal in Pharmacology. Coming soon: 2017 analysis based on the most recent Journal Citation Reports by Clarivate Analytics (formerly published by Thomson Reuters). 13.Jul.2016: Frontiers in Pharmacology received the 2015 Impact Factor of 4.418 — up from 3.802 in the previous report. Since its launch in 2010, it has become the #2 most cited open-access journal in Pharmacology and Pharmacy....

“I still find immersive Virtual Reality as thrilling now as when I first tried it 20 years ago,” writes Professor Mel Slater, Field Chief Editor of Frontiers in Robotics and AI, on his personal blog. Slater, recipient of the IEEE VGTC’s 2005 Virtual Reality Career Award, is ICREA Professor and Head of the Event Lab at Barcelona University and part-time Professor of Virtual Environments at UCL. Here, we talk to him about his research, technical advances and challenges in the field, and how virtual reality can help raise awareness about sustainability and global change....

The growth mindset guiding Frontiers to support solutions for healthy lives on a healthy planet once again came to life through our annual volunteer efforts. At Frontiers, we believe each of us plays an important role in having a positive impact on society. That is why we are committed to contributing to communities in a meaningful and sustainable way. We encourage our people – affectionately referred to as Frontons – to participate in volunteering activities with charity partners....