In this collection, we present a selection of PLOS articles representative of the innovative agricultural research taking place in tropical countries…
Tropical Agriculture
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Medicine & Health Sciences
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Call for Papers Remote Assessment Call for PapersRead more…
In this call for papers, we invite submissions that provide evidence of the utility and validity of remote assessment tools. We particularly encourage…
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CURATED COLLECTIONS - CALL FOR PAPERS
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Domestic Animal GeneticsRead more…
Domestication of wild animal and plant species may be considered the largest genetic experiment in human history. Human selection for specific traits…
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Early Detection and Minimal Residual DiseaseRead more…
Future opportunities to advance patient care include those linked with the development of new technologies for early tumour detection, since patients…
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RadiochemistryRead more…
Radionuclides (the radioactive form of elements) have an extensive array of uses in scientific research – in archeology they can provide valuable…
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Innovations for the Elimination and Control of Visceral Leishmaniasis CollectionRead more…
Through the suggestions and kind support of various stakeholders, we will continue in our efforts towards the sustained elimination of VL from the ISC…
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Energy MaterialsRead more…
Materials which can generate, store and transmit energy are of vital importance for a sustainable society. Whilst many challenges remain to be…
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Animal WelfareRead more…
Humans have a responsibility to ensure that animals under their care are treated with respect and dignity. Research on animal welfare is crucial to…
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Stable IsotopesRead more…
The use of stable isotopes as an analytical tool has been invaluable for a wide variety of scientific disciplines. Researchers in fields ranging from…
RECENTLY PUBLISHED COLLECTIONS
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Understanding and Preventing Suicide
Suicide is a major public health problem affecting the lives of millions of people around the world and despite significant attention, in many places…
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Freshwater Ecosystems
Freshwater Ecosystems occupy a small percent of the Earth's surface but they are rich sources of biodiversity and provide important services to human…
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Cities as Complex Systems
Cities are centres of human interactions and the innovations that arise from them. Urbanization has led to many positive developments for society, but…
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Influenza
Influenza is an important cause of death and morbidity globally. While vaccination is the best way to prevent influenza virus infection, other…
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Health & Health Care in Gender Diverse Communities
The approach to health care for trans and gender diverse individuals is evolving in response to expanding knowledge of the needs in these communities…
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