PLOS Collections: Article collections published by the Public Library of Science

Biology & Life Sciences

PLOS Genetics Research Prize

Each year the PLOS Genetics Research Prize recognizes and rewards outstanding primary research in the community.

WorldLeish-6

Leishmaniasis research papers from the call for papers made by the WorldLeish-6 Scientific Committee, in partnership with PLOS Collections.

Craniofacial Genetics

This collection contains a selection of research with a focus on craniofacial morphogenesis, dysmorphology and syndromes, and normal human facial variation.

Credit: Jon Sullivan

Medicine & Health Sciences

Non-Communicable Diseases and Maternal Health Around the Globe

Year 5 of PLOS’ partnership with the Maternal Health Task Force (MHTF).

Trafficking, Exploitation and Health

This collection offers evidence and expert commentary to urge health professionals to treat trafficking as a global health determinant.

Fortification Assessment

This collection highlights fortification coverage results from a series of surveys across diverse countries in Africa and Asia using the Fortification Assessment Coverage Toolkit (FACT).

Research Analysis & Science Policy

Open Data

This collection highlights the broad scope of research, guidelines, and commentaries about data sharing, data practices, and data policies.

Understanding the Gender Imbalance in STEM Fields

This collection considers factors associated with the inclusion and success of women in STEM fields and ways to reduce the gender gap.

10th Anniversary Collections

Join us as PLOS ONE celebrates its 10^th Anniversary through a variety of curated collections.

Credit: Michael Coghlan

Computer & Information Sciences

Focus Feature - Protein Functions

This Focus Feature focuses on understanding the different molecular functions that exist within a protein superfamily.

PLOS Computational Biology: Methods

The Methods Section was launched in 2013 and has given computational method development a dedicated space in the journal.

Open Source Toolkit: Hardware

This Collection gathers together research and web resources for “Open Labware” designs as part of an Open Source Toolkit.

Credit: Creativity103

Earth & Environmental Sciences

Ocean Acidification Impacts on a Pelagic Ecosystem

Results from a long-term mesocosm experiment conducted in the Gullmar Fjord at the west coast of Sweden.

Editor’s Picks: Oil Spills

PLOS highlights the breadth of research on oil spills, from assessing the impacts of clean-up strategies, to the consequences for humans and whole ecosystems.

Participatory Monitoring for Forest, Climate & REDD+

This collection investigates factors determining the viabilty of local people’s particpation in forest management & conservation.

Credit: Paul Bica