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Stewart et al investigate the effects on post-release movement and survival of helicopter net-gun and drop-net capture methods on white-tailed deer, providing guidance for wildlife professionals on methods that minimize behavioral modifications while meeting project objectives.
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Effects of drop net and helicopter net-gun capture on movement, space use, and survival of white-tailed deer
Wildlife professionals strive to minimize the impact of capture and handling on animal welfare and behavior. Drop net and helicopter net-gun methods are commonly used to capture large mammals;…
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January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Stewart et al investigate the effects on post-release movement and survival of helicopter net-gun and drop-net capture methods on white-tailed deer, providing guidance for wildlife professionals on methods that minimize behavioral modifications while meeting project objectives.
plos.io/49qGt61
plos.io/49qGt61
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A new study from Rebekka Eckelmann and colleagues uses multi-proxy stable isotope data to reconstruct Mesolithic human diets in Karelia, showing varied reliance on marine and terrestrial resources.
Investigating human paleodiet at Mesolithic Yuzhniy Oleniy Ostrov, Karelia using a multi-proxy stable isotope approach
This study employs multiple isotopic proxies to investigate dietary practices at Yuzhniy Oleniy Ostrov (YOO, Karelia, north-western Russia), the largest Mesolithic cemetery in northern Europe.…
plos.io
January 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
A new study from Rebekka Eckelmann and colleagues uses multi-proxy stable isotope data to reconstruct Mesolithic human diets in Karelia, showing varied reliance on marine and terrestrial resources.
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A new study from Liza Dadone et al provides baseline anatomical and histological descriptions of the hoof and digital cushion in free-ranging giraffes, potentially allowing preventative hoof care and assisting in managing lameness in both zoo-housed and free-ranging giraffes.
plos.io/4qgK3Fw
plos.io/4qgK3Fw
Anatomy and baseline histology of the hoof capsule, corium, and digital cushion in free-ranging southern giraffe (Giraffa giraffa)
The front feet of six adult free-ranging southern giraffe (Giraffa giraffa) were opportunistically examined to characterize normal hoof anatomy, focusing on the corium (dermis), which provides…
journals.plos.org
January 12, 2026 at 7:44 AM
A new study from Liza Dadone et al provides baseline anatomical and histological descriptions of the hoof and digital cushion in free-ranging giraffes, potentially allowing preventative hoof care and assisting in managing lameness in both zoo-housed and free-ranging giraffes.
plos.io/4qgK3Fw
plos.io/4qgK3Fw
Stewart et al investigate the effects on post-release movement and survival of helicopter net-gun and drop-net capture methods on white-tailed deer, providing guidance for wildlife professionals on methods that minimize behavioral modifications while meeting project objectives.
plos.io/49qGt61
plos.io/49qGt61
Effects of drop net and helicopter net-gun capture on movement, space use, and survival of white-tailed deer
Wildlife professionals strive to minimize the impact of capture and handling on animal welfare and behavior. Drop net and helicopter net-gun methods are commonly used to capture large mammals;…
journals.plos.org
January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Stewart et al investigate the effects on post-release movement and survival of helicopter net-gun and drop-net capture methods on white-tailed deer, providing guidance for wildlife professionals on methods that minimize behavioral modifications while meeting project objectives.
plos.io/49qGt61
plos.io/49qGt61
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We are excited to see Science journals join the movement of using Open Science Indicators (Metrics) to advance open practices, building on the vision we launched in partnership with DataSeer in 2022.
⬇️ Learn more about why OSIs matter and knowledge have we gained from them so far:
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There’s more to research than citations: Understanding knowledge-sharing practices with Open Science Indicators
Open science practices and open science monitoring have an important role to play in our ongoing efforts to recognize a broader range of research contributions. After many new developments,…
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January 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
We are excited to see Science journals join the movement of using Open Science Indicators (Metrics) to advance open practices, building on the vision we launched in partnership with DataSeer in 2022.
⬇️ Learn more about why OSIs matter and knowledge have we gained from them so far:
⬇️ Learn more about why OSIs matter and knowledge have we gained from them so far:
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From AI to Asian elephants, Barbie feet and dancing cockatoos, PLOS One was full of fascinating research in 2025.
Staff editors were asked to select a few standout examples to highlight in the EveryONE blog.
Find out the Editor’s Picks for 2025: plos.io/3MPVjtO
Staff editors were asked to select a few standout examples to highlight in the EveryONE blog.
Find out the Editor’s Picks for 2025: plos.io/3MPVjtO
Editors' picks: A highlight of 2025 publications - EveryONE
Reflecting on the publications in PLOS One in 2025, the diversity and quality of the work is demonstrated in articles ranging from…
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December 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
From AI to Asian elephants, Barbie feet and dancing cockatoos, PLOS One was full of fascinating research in 2025.
Staff editors were asked to select a few standout examples to highlight in the EveryONE blog.
Find out the Editor’s Picks for 2025: plos.io/3MPVjtO
Staff editors were asked to select a few standout examples to highlight in the EveryONE blog.
Find out the Editor’s Picks for 2025: plos.io/3MPVjtO
A study by @benischmidt.bsky.social and colleagues finds that conservation translocations of the endangered midwife toad yield populations with genetic diversity comparable to natural and naturally colonised populations, supporting translocation as an effective conservation tool.
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Translocated populations are genetically similar to natural populations and populations resulting from natural colonizations
Genetic diversity and structure are rarely assessed in populations established through conservation translocation. Here, we analysed the genetic structure and diversity of populations of an…
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January 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
A study by @benischmidt.bsky.social and colleagues finds that conservation translocations of the endangered midwife toad yield populations with genetic diversity comparable to natural and naturally colonised populations, supporting translocation as an effective conservation tool.
plos.io/4br8vPR
plos.io/4br8vPR
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Rebecca Smith and colleagues report that genetic swamping from hatchery fish undermines genetic diversity in restored Brook Trout populations, emphasizing the importance of understanding the interplay between dispersal and genetic structure for conservation planning.
Barriers Broken: Genetic swamping in restored Brook Trout populations
Scientists use reintroductions to restore native species to their historical ranges but sometimes overlook effects of dispersal on genetic structure of restored populations. Unidirectional or biased…
plos.io
January 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Rebecca Smith and colleagues report that genetic swamping from hatchery fish undermines genetic diversity in restored Brook Trout populations, emphasizing the importance of understanding the interplay between dispersal and genetic structure for conservation planning.
A new study from Rebekka Eckelmann and colleagues uses multi-proxy stable isotope data to reconstruct Mesolithic human diets in Karelia, showing varied reliance on marine and terrestrial resources.
Investigating human paleodiet at Mesolithic Yuzhniy Oleniy Ostrov, Karelia using a multi-proxy stable isotope approach
This study employs multiple isotopic proxies to investigate dietary practices at Yuzhniy Oleniy Ostrov (YOO, Karelia, north-western Russia), the largest Mesolithic cemetery in northern Europe.…
plos.io
January 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
A new study from Rebekka Eckelmann and colleagues uses multi-proxy stable isotope data to reconstruct Mesolithic human diets in Karelia, showing varied reliance on marine and terrestrial resources.
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At next week's 4th Zhuhai Conference on Research Evaluation and Academic Publishing, our Editor-in-Chief Emily Chenette will give a talk about 20 years of @plosone.org, and @plos.org Associate Editorial Director Rebecca Kirk will take part in a roundtable on journal quality.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
At next week's 4th Zhuhai Conference on Research Evaluation and Academic Publishing, our Editor-in-Chief Emily Chenette will give a talk about 20 years of @plosone.org, and @plos.org Associate Editorial Director Rebecca Kirk will take part in a roundtable on journal quality.
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A new study from Liza Dadone et al provides baseline anatomical and histological descriptions of the hoof and digital cushion in free-ranging giraffes, potentially allowing preventative hoof care and assisting in managing lameness in both zoo-housed and free-ranging giraffes.
plos.io/4qgK3Fw
plos.io/4qgK3Fw
Anatomy and baseline histology of the hoof capsule, corium, and digital cushion in free-ranging southern giraffe (Giraffa giraffa)
The front feet of six adult free-ranging southern giraffe (Giraffa giraffa) were opportunistically examined to characterize normal hoof anatomy, focusing on the corium (dermis), which provides…
journals.plos.org
January 12, 2026 at 7:44 AM
A new study from Liza Dadone et al provides baseline anatomical and histological descriptions of the hoof and digital cushion in free-ranging giraffes, potentially allowing preventative hoof care and assisting in managing lameness in both zoo-housed and free-ranging giraffes.
plos.io/4qgK3Fw
plos.io/4qgK3Fw
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A new study from Zhang and Gray finds that background optic flow alters locust descending interneuron responses to moving objects, revealing visual context effects on sensorimotor processing.
Background optic flow modulates responses of multiple descending interneurons to object motion in locusts
Animals flying within natural environments are constantly challenged with complex visual information. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the impact of the visual background on the motion…
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January 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
A new study from Zhang and Gray finds that background optic flow alters locust descending interneuron responses to moving objects, revealing visual context effects on sensorimotor processing.
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A new study by Lasmar et al shows that B chromosomes in Psalidodon fish contain retrotransposed gene fragments that diverged after speciation and may affect gene regulation via noncoding RNA interference, highlighting a mechanism for genomic diversification and neofunctionalization.
B chromosome retrotransposed sequences persist through speciation, contributing to genomic and regulatory innovations in the fish genus Psalidodon (Characiformes, Acestrorhamphidae)
B chromosomes are supernumerary genetic elements rich in repetitive DNA. Many species within the fish genus Psalidodon possess a large metacentric B chromosome that exhibits signs of recent…
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January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
A new study by Lasmar et al shows that B chromosomes in Psalidodon fish contain retrotransposed gene fragments that diverged after speciation and may affect gene regulation via noncoding RNA interference, highlighting a mechanism for genomic diversification and neofunctionalization.
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A new study from Angelina Miller, Katja Lisa Schröder, @thoba.bsky.social and colleagues reveals that embryonic developmental rates and welfare-relevant outcomes in Danio rerio vary strongly with rearing temperature, with implications for lab practice and welfare regulations.
Temperature-dependence of early development of zebrafish and the consequences for laboratory use and animal welfare
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) are widely used in biological research, but the impact of incubation temperatures on developmental endpoints is still insufficiently studied. This study quantifies…
plos.io
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A new study from Angelina Miller, Katja Lisa Schröder, @thoba.bsky.social and colleagues reveals that embryonic developmental rates and welfare-relevant outcomes in Danio rerio vary strongly with rearing temperature, with implications for lab practice and welfare regulations.
Rebecca Smith and colleagues report that genetic swamping from hatchery fish undermines genetic diversity in restored Brook Trout populations, emphasizing the importance of understanding the interplay between dispersal and genetic structure for conservation planning.
Barriers Broken: Genetic swamping in restored Brook Trout populations
Scientists use reintroductions to restore native species to their historical ranges but sometimes overlook effects of dispersal on genetic structure of restored populations. Unidirectional or biased…
plos.io
January 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Rebecca Smith and colleagues report that genetic swamping from hatchery fish undermines genetic diversity in restored Brook Trout populations, emphasizing the importance of understanding the interplay between dispersal and genetic structure for conservation planning.
At next week's 4th Zhuhai Conference on Research Evaluation and Academic Publishing, our Editor-in-Chief Emily Chenette will give a talk about 20 years of @plosone.org, and @plos.org Associate Editorial Director Rebecca Kirk will take part in a roundtable on journal quality.
zhuhai.xr-scholar.com#/
zhuhai.xr-scholar.com#/
January 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
At next week's 4th Zhuhai Conference on Research Evaluation and Academic Publishing, our Editor-in-Chief Emily Chenette will give a talk about 20 years of @plosone.org, and @plos.org Associate Editorial Director Rebecca Kirk will take part in a roundtable on journal quality.
zhuhai.xr-scholar.com#/
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A new study by Megan Lahti and colleagues documents rare examples of dwarfism in mainland populations of animal species: greater short-horned lizards (Phrynosoma hernandesi) and Great Plains toads (Anaxyrus cognatus) from the San Luis Valley.
plos.io/4jvJcy4
plos.io/4jvJcy4
Isolated dwarfism and sexual dimorphism in a mainland population of the greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) and the Great Plains toad (Anaxyrus cognatus)
Body size is an important biological concept as it impacts nearly all aspects of an organism. In mainland systems, body size tends to show clinal variation; however, drastic body size shifts are…
doi.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
A new study by Megan Lahti and colleagues documents rare examples of dwarfism in mainland populations of animal species: greater short-horned lizards (Phrynosoma hernandesi) and Great Plains toads (Anaxyrus cognatus) from the San Luis Valley.
plos.io/4jvJcy4
plos.io/4jvJcy4
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New paper
"Translocated populations are genetically similar to natural populations and populations resulting from natural colonizations"
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"Translocated populations are genetically similar to natural populations and populations resulting from natural colonizations"
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Translocated populations are genetically similar to natural populations and populations resulting from natural colonizations
Genetic diversity and structure are rarely assessed in populations established through conservation translocation. Here, we analysed the genetic structure and diversity of populations of an endangered...
journals.plos.org
January 8, 2026 at 7:19 PM
New paper
"Translocated populations are genetically similar to natural populations and populations resulting from natural colonizations"
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
"Translocated populations are genetically similar to natural populations and populations resulting from natural colonizations"
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
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A new study from @michele-wiseman.bsky.social and colleagues develops a high-throughput computer vision pipeline that accurately identifies life stages of the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), allowing the acceleration of resistance breeding programmes.
Automated detection and quantification of two-spotted spider mite life stages using computer vision for high-throughput in vitro assays
The two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch) is a globally significant agricultural pest with high reproductive capacity, rapid development, and frequent evolution of miticide resistance.…
plos.io
January 8, 2026 at 3:02 PM
A new study from @michele-wiseman.bsky.social and colleagues develops a high-throughput computer vision pipeline that accurately identifies life stages of the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), allowing the acceleration of resistance breeding programmes.
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New paper from our study where we used thermal imaging to understand stress responses and recovery in humans has been published in @plosone.org @perrinetheroude.bsky.social @gillyforrester.bsky.social
Read it here! ➡️https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0338108
Read it here! ➡️https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0338108
January 9, 2026 at 10:08 AM
New paper from our study where we used thermal imaging to understand stress responses and recovery in humans has been published in @plosone.org @perrinetheroude.bsky.social @gillyforrester.bsky.social
Read it here! ➡️https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0338108
Read it here! ➡️https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0338108
A new study from Zhang and Gray finds that background optic flow alters locust descending interneuron responses to moving objects, revealing visual context effects on sensorimotor processing.
Background optic flow modulates responses of multiple descending interneurons to object motion in locusts
Animals flying within natural environments are constantly challenged with complex visual information. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the impact of the visual background on the motion…
plos.io
January 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
A new study from Zhang and Gray finds that background optic flow alters locust descending interneuron responses to moving objects, revealing visual context effects on sensorimotor processing.
A new study from Angelina Miller, Katja Lisa Schröder, @thoba.bsky.social and colleagues reveals that embryonic developmental rates and welfare-relevant outcomes in Danio rerio vary strongly with rearing temperature, with implications for lab practice and welfare regulations.
Temperature-dependence of early development of zebrafish and the consequences for laboratory use and animal welfare
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) are widely used in biological research, but the impact of incubation temperatures on developmental endpoints is still insufficiently studied. This study quantifies…
plos.io
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A new study from Angelina Miller, Katja Lisa Schröder, @thoba.bsky.social and colleagues reveals that embryonic developmental rates and welfare-relevant outcomes in Danio rerio vary strongly with rearing temperature, with implications for lab practice and welfare regulations.
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Tamar Rosenberg-Yefet and colleagues present Late Acheulian lithic assemblages from Jaljulia, Israel include Quina-like scrapers and blades, indicating technological continuity and change at the end of the Lower Paleolithic.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Late Acheulian stone-working by the riverbank: Patterns of continuity and change reflected in Jaljulia lithic assemblages, Israel
The Lower Paleolithic Late Acheulian marks an exceptional phase in human cultural evolution, encompassing notable transformations and innovations across Africa and Western Eurasia alongside the persis...
doi.org
January 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Tamar Rosenberg-Yefet and colleagues present Late Acheulian lithic assemblages from Jaljulia, Israel include Quina-like scrapers and blades, indicating technological continuity and change at the end of the Lower Paleolithic.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
A new study from @michele-wiseman.bsky.social and colleagues develops a high-throughput computer vision pipeline that accurately identifies life stages of the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), allowing the acceleration of resistance breeding programmes.
Automated detection and quantification of two-spotted spider mite life stages using computer vision for high-throughput in vitro assays
The two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch) is a globally significant agricultural pest with high reproductive capacity, rapid development, and frequent evolution of miticide resistance.…
plos.io
January 8, 2026 at 3:02 PM
A new study from @michele-wiseman.bsky.social and colleagues develops a high-throughput computer vision pipeline that accurately identifies life stages of the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), allowing the acceleration of resistance breeding programmes.
A new study by Megan Lahti and colleagues documents rare examples of dwarfism in mainland populations of animal species: greater short-horned lizards (Phrynosoma hernandesi) and Great Plains toads (Anaxyrus cognatus) from the San Luis Valley.
plos.io/4jvJcy4
plos.io/4jvJcy4
Isolated dwarfism and sexual dimorphism in a mainland population of the greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) and the Great Plains toad (Anaxyrus cognatus)
Body size is an important biological concept as it impacts nearly all aspects of an organism. In mainland systems, body size tends to show clinal variation; however, drastic body size shifts are…
doi.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
A new study by Megan Lahti and colleagues documents rare examples of dwarfism in mainland populations of animal species: greater short-horned lizards (Phrynosoma hernandesi) and Great Plains toads (Anaxyrus cognatus) from the San Luis Valley.
plos.io/4jvJcy4
plos.io/4jvJcy4