A taxonomic revolution? A Q&A with Sandy Knapp on the impact of e-publications
The often rather staid science of taxonomy was firmly shaken up six years ago when plant taxonomists voted at their International Botanical Congress… Read more »
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Have you heard? BioMed Central is becoming BMC. At BMC, we believe our research communities share our enthusiasm for innovation,… Read more »
Highlights of the BMC-series: June 2017
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Announcing the launch of Journal of Congenital Cardiology
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Battling antimicrobial resistance at ASM Microbe 2017
BMC Microbiology recently attended ASM Microbe 2017, held by the American Society for Microbiology in New Orleans, USA. This… Read more »
How do researchers use social media and scholarly collaboration networks (SCNs)?
Written by Tina Harseim, Head of Social Media, Springer Nature and Gregory Goodey, Research Analyst, Springer Nature. The data… Read more »
Results-free review: impressions from the first published article
The accumulation of evidence from methodologically sound research reported openly and transparently is the pillar of scientific… Read more »
Are micro-drinking behaviors responsible for increased wine consumption when served in a larger glass?
Excessive alcohol consumption is estimated to be the fifth leading cause of death and disability. Identifying ways to reduce… Read more »
Is your puppy destined to be fat?
Our dogs are getting fatter, with pet obesity numbers continuing to rise annually worldwide. Shockingly, around four million dogs… Read more »