PLOS has issued a statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity.
We are determined to stand firmly behind our mission, our values and our principles, and against any attempt at censorship or undermining of the core principles of scientific inquiry.
plos.io/3D4O8cH
We are determined to stand firmly behind our mission, our values and our principles, and against any attempt at censorship or undermining of the core principles of scientific inquiry.
plos.io/3D4O8cH
PLOS statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity - The Official PLOS Blog
Since its founding over twenty five years ago PLOS has been dedicated to advancing open science, ensuring that knowledge is accessible to…
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February 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
PLOS has issued a statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity.
We are determined to stand firmly behind our mission, our values and our principles, and against any attempt at censorship or undermining of the core principles of scientific inquiry.
plos.io/3D4O8cH
We are determined to stand firmly behind our mission, our values and our principles, and against any attempt at censorship or undermining of the core principles of scientific inquiry.
plos.io/3D4O8cH
Bravo @plos.org!
US exec orders "stand in direct conflict with our core values, our mission, edit policies"
"PLOS will not compromise on issues of scientific rigor & editorial integrity... we seek diversity because more expert voices make for better science"
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US exec orders "stand in direct conflict with our core values, our mission, edit policies"
"PLOS will not compromise on issues of scientific rigor & editorial integrity... we seek diversity because more expert voices make for better science"
theplosblog.plos.org/2025/02/plos...
PLOS statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity - The Official PLOS Blog
Since its founding over twenty five years ago PLOS has been dedicated to advancing open science, ensuring that knowledge is accessible to…
theplosblog.plos.org
February 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Bravo @plos.org!
US exec orders "stand in direct conflict with our core values, our mission, edit policies"
"PLOS will not compromise on issues of scientific rigor & editorial integrity... we seek diversity because more expert voices make for better science"
theplosblog.plos.org/2025/02/plos...
US exec orders "stand in direct conflict with our core values, our mission, edit policies"
"PLOS will not compromise on issues of scientific rigor & editorial integrity... we seek diversity because more expert voices make for better science"
theplosblog.plos.org/2025/02/plos...
Make Baba gimme my nose back plos
February 18, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Make Baba gimme my nose back plos
December 17, 2024 at 8:58 AM
PLOS to move away from APC model. PLOS moves designed to make publishing equitable.
plos.org/redefining-p...
#ScientificPublishing #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
plos.org/redefining-p...
#ScientificPublishing #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
Redefining Publishing: PLOS, supported by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation & Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is launching an important new initiative
PLOS believes in a better future where science is open to all, for all. We are redefining publishing by demonstrating that new solutions are feasible and deliver tangible benefits for the entire resea...
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December 2, 2024 at 8:48 AM
PLOS to move away from APC model. PLOS moves designed to make publishing equitable.
plos.org/redefining-p...
#ScientificPublishing #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
plos.org/redefining-p...
#ScientificPublishing #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
PLOS remains committed to the principles of #OpenScience: integrity, transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Recent policy changes in the U.S. raise concerns about the impact on the global research community and scientific integrity. Read the statement: plos.io/3D4O8cH
Recent policy changes in the U.S. raise concerns about the impact on the global research community and scientific integrity. Read the statement: plos.io/3D4O8cH
PLOS statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity - The Official PLOS Blog
Since its founding over twenty five years ago PLOS has been dedicated to advancing open science, ensuring that knowledge is accessible to…
plos.io
February 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
PLOS remains committed to the principles of #OpenScience: integrity, transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Recent policy changes in the U.S. raise concerns about the impact on the global research community and scientific integrity. Read the statement: plos.io/3D4O8cH
Recent policy changes in the U.S. raise concerns about the impact on the global research community and scientific integrity. Read the statement: plos.io/3D4O8cH
PLOS statement. Any attempt to restrict knowledge creation or censor its dissemination undermine the core principles of scientific inquiry and obstruct progress. And they stand in direct conflict with our core values, our mission and our editorial policies theplosblog.plos.org/2025/02/plos...
PLOS statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity - The Official PLOS Blog
Since its founding over twenty five years ago PLOS has been dedicated to advancing open science, ensuring that knowledge is accessible to…
theplosblog.plos.org
February 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
PLOS statement. Any attempt to restrict knowledge creation or censor its dissemination undermine the core principles of scientific inquiry and obstruct progress. And they stand in direct conflict with our core values, our mission and our editorial policies theplosblog.plos.org/2025/02/plos...
I've joined the Editorial Board of @plosbiology.org
PLOS Biology is the flagship #PLOS journal in the Life Sciences. I'm looking forward to handling terrific cell biology papers for them.
#CellBiology
PLOS Biology is the flagship #PLOS journal in the Life Sciences. I'm looking forward to handling terrific cell biology papers for them.
#CellBiology
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
I've joined the Editorial Board of @plosbiology.org
PLOS Biology is the flagship #PLOS journal in the Life Sciences. I'm looking forward to handling terrific cell biology papers for them.
#CellBiology
PLOS Biology is the flagship #PLOS journal in the Life Sciences. I'm looking forward to handling terrific cell biology papers for them.
#CellBiology
We're excited to announce a generous $3.3M grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This support reinforces our mission to inspire new transformative open science models and pioneer a shift away from traditional publishing models and APCs. Read more on The Official PLOS Blog. plos.io/4iynqsD
PLOS receives $3.3M grant to support Open Access publishing & business model transformation - The Official PLOS Blog
Note: PLOS issued the following press release on Tuesday, December 10. PLOS has been awarded a $3.3million grant from the Bill &…
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December 18, 2024 at 7:07 PM
We're excited to announce a generous $3.3M grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This support reinforces our mission to inspire new transformative open science models and pioneer a shift away from traditional publishing models and APCs. Read more on The Official PLOS Blog. plos.io/4iynqsD
"PLOS will not compromise on issues of scientific rigor and editorial integrity."
From a PLOS post about recent Executive Orders. I'm an editor for PLOSOne and very glad to see this family of journals not comply with anti-scientific political diktats.
#AcademicChatter #StandUpForScience
From a PLOS post about recent Executive Orders. I'm an editor for PLOSOne and very glad to see this family of journals not comply with anti-scientific political diktats.
#AcademicChatter #StandUpForScience
PLOS statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity - The Official PLOS Blog
Since its founding over twenty five years ago PLOS has been dedicated to advancing open science, ensuring that knowledge is accessible to…
theplosblog.plos.org
March 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"PLOS will not compromise on issues of scientific rigor and editorial integrity."
From a PLOS post about recent Executive Orders. I'm an editor for PLOSOne and very glad to see this family of journals not comply with anti-scientific political diktats.
#AcademicChatter #StandUpForScience
From a PLOS post about recent Executive Orders. I'm an editor for PLOSOne and very glad to see this family of journals not comply with anti-scientific political diktats.
#AcademicChatter #StandUpForScience
New batch of retractions from @plos.org journals for Didier Raoult and his team for ethics concerns, including more 'helicopter' studies in the #Senegal villages of Dielmo and Diop
Retractions count now 5️⃣0️⃣ (I think)🎂
#ResearchIntegrity #Decolonize science 🧪
Retractions count now 5️⃣0️⃣ (I think)🎂
#ResearchIntegrity #Decolonize science 🧪
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Retraction: Coxiella burnetii in Humans and Ticks in Rural Senegal
The PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases Editors
Published: April 9, 2026
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0014195
The PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases Editors retract this article [1,2] due to concerns about compliance with the PLOS Human Subjects Research policy.
The Materials and Methods section in [1] reports that the study involved blood samples collected in 2008 and breast milk samples collected in 2009, as well as saliva and stool samples (collection period not reported). The ethics approval statement reported in this article states that the project was approved by the National Ethics Committee of Senegal and Local Ethics Committee (Marseille, France), but does not report approval reference numbers.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kt52gyydioubutqfkoiy4x4m/bafkreihok3ewzugojgbaqhm6e3ff4cqpv7o5t35tlbioyprk2n4jljst4y)
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Retraction: Low-dose chest CT for diagnosing and assessing the extent of lung involvement of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia using a semi quantitative score
The PLOS One Editors
Published: April 9, 2026
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0346849
The PLOS One Editors retract this article [1,2] due to concerns about compliance with the PLOS Human Subjects Research policy.
Following the publication of the article and Expression of Concern [1,2], PLOS investigated concerns pertaining to the reported ethical approval and the article’s adherence to PLOS One’s research ethics policies.
Specifically, concerns were raised that the study involved human participants but the article did not report Comité de Protection des Personnes (CPP) ethics approval, and the ethics approval number N°:2020–0012 cited in [1] was also reported in [3] despite apparent differences in the reported study period and sample sizes.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kt52gyydioubutqfkoiy4x4m/bafkreie56n4kr3cevq4hz2lpjlde6o7e3eajsutjwebw5xhwo6xx5vgnfy)
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Retraction: Eukaryote Culturomics of the Gut Reveals New Species
The PLOS One Editors
Published: April 6, 2026
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0346536
The PLOS One Editors retract this article [1,2] due to concerns about compliance with the PLOS Human Subjects Research policy.
The Materials and Methods section in [1,2] reports sampling of stool specimens from individuals from Polynesia, Amazonia, Senegal, and India, but the article does not clarify when these samples were collected. The ethics approval reported in the article refers to agreement #09–022 issued by the Ethics Committee of the Institut Fédératif de Recherche 48 (IFR48), Marseilles, France. The article does not report prospective, local ethics approval from institutions or agencies in Polynesia, Amazonia, Senegal, or India. Furthermore, PLOS noted that the ethics approval number #09–022 was also reported in at least 247 other studies despite apparent differences in the aims and objectives, study locations, study populations, age ranges, methodologies, types of samples collected, and types of consent described in these studies. S1 File contains a summary of articles citing ethics approval number #09–022 of which PLOS is aware.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kt52gyydioubutqfkoiy4x4m/bafkreihhlzesdqv4kosggbxucftq5t6hmuagi5o63qjkouaduhot6p6mge)
![Screenshot of PLoS One
Retraction: Molecular detection of eukaryotes in a single human stool sample from Senegal
The PLOS One Editors
Published: April 7, 2026
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0346619
The PLOS One Editors retract this article [1,2] due to concerns about compliance with the PLOS Human Subjects Research policy.
The Abstract and the Materials and Methods section in [1] report that the study involved stool samples obtained from a volunteer in Senegal. The ethics approval statement reported in this article states that both this study and the assent procedure were approved by the National Ethics Committee of Senegal (CNERS) and the Ethics Committee of the Institut Fédératif de Recherche IFR 48, Faculty of Medecine, Marseille, France (agreement number N° 09–022). PLOS notes that agreement number N° 09–022 was also reported in at least 247 other studies despite apparent differences in the aims and objectives, study locations, study populations, age ranges, methodologies, types of samples collected, and types of consent described in these studies. S1 File contains a summary of articles citing ethics approval number N° 09–022 of which PLOS is aware.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kt52gyydioubutqfkoiy4x4m/bafkreig5pyebjikrehpiuznug3mys5rsp2pogg3p7dxjk73r6hciomauli)
April 10, 2026 at 5:10 AM
New batch of retractions from @plos.org journals for Didier Raoult and his team for ethics concerns, including more 'helicopter' studies in the #Senegal villages of Dielmo and Diop
Retractions count now 5️⃣0️⃣ (I think)🎂
#ResearchIntegrity #Decolonize science 🧪
Retractions count now 5️⃣0️⃣ (I think)🎂
#ResearchIntegrity #Decolonize science 🧪
PLOS will no longer post on X/Twitter www.linkedin.com/posts/alison...
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PLOS, JAMA, and The Lancet have made these kinds of important statements standing on principle. Any others?
Bravo @plos.org!
US exec orders "stand in direct conflict with our core values, our mission, edit policies"
"PLOS will not compromise on issues of scientific rigor & editorial integrity... we seek diversity because more expert voices make for better science"
theplosblog.plos.org/2025/02/plos...
US exec orders "stand in direct conflict with our core values, our mission, edit policies"
"PLOS will not compromise on issues of scientific rigor & editorial integrity... we seek diversity because more expert voices make for better science"
theplosblog.plos.org/2025/02/plos...
PLOS statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity - The Official PLOS Blog
Since its founding over twenty five years ago PLOS has been dedicated to advancing open science, ensuring that knowledge is accessible to…
theplosblog.plos.org
February 22, 2025 at 6:16 AM
PLOS, JAMA, and The Lancet have made these kinds of important statements standing on principle. Any others?
Thrilled to share news of a generous $3.3M grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support PLOS's commitment to pioneer a shift away from traditional publishing models and APCs - learn more about our plans below.
theplosblog.plos.org/2024/12/plos...
theplosblog.plos.org/2024/12/plos...
PLOS receives $3.3M grant to support Open Access publishing & business model transformation - The Official PLOS Blog
Note: PLOS issued the following press release on Tuesday, December 10. PLOS has been awarded a $3.3million grant from the Bill &…
theplosblog.plos.org
December 10, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Thrilled to share news of a generous $3.3M grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support PLOS's commitment to pioneer a shift away from traditional publishing models and APCs - learn more about our plans below.
theplosblog.plos.org/2024/12/plos...
theplosblog.plos.org/2024/12/plos...
IT'S OFFICIAL! From today, @plos.org and its journals are no longer posting on Twitter/X. If you want to carry on hearing about great science in our journal, follow @plosbiology.org on Bluesky here: bsky.app/profile/plos...
December 16, 2024 at 6:59 PM
IT'S OFFICIAL! From today, @plos.org and its journals are no longer posting on Twitter/X. If you want to carry on hearing about great science in our journal, follow @plosbiology.org on Bluesky here: bsky.app/profile/plos...
source: Dastagir, N., Liebsch, C., Kutz, J., Wronski, S., Pich, A., Obed, D., & Strauss, S. (2025). Identification of antimicrobial peptides from the Ambystoma mexicanum displaying antibacterial and antitumor activity. PLOS ONE, 20(3), e0316257.
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source: Dastagir, N., Liebsch, C., Kutz, J., Wronski, S., Pich, A., Obed, D., & Strauss, S. (2025). Identification of antimicrobial peptides from the Ambystoma mexicanum displaying antibacterial and antitumor activity. PLOS ONE, 20(3), e0316257.
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4. It's most common in MDPI journals, least common in PLOS journals.
June 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
4. It's most common in MDPI journals, least common in PLOS journals.
Not all academic organizations are obeying in advance. Well done, PLOS.
PLOS remains committed to the principles of #OpenScience: integrity, transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Recent policy changes in the U.S. raise concerns about the impact on the global research community and scientific integrity. Read the statement: plos.io/3D4O8cH
Recent policy changes in the U.S. raise concerns about the impact on the global research community and scientific integrity. Read the statement: plos.io/3D4O8cH
PLOS statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity - The Official PLOS Blog
Since its founding over twenty five years ago PLOS has been dedicated to advancing open science, ensuring that knowledge is accessible to…
plos.io
February 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Not all academic organizations are obeying in advance. Well done, PLOS.
It feels good to be part of an organization determined to stand behind its mission, values and principles.
plos.io/3D4O8cH
plos.io/3D4O8cH
PLOS statement on recent US Executive Orders and scientific integrity - The Official PLOS Blog
Since its founding over twenty five years ago PLOS has been dedicated to advancing open science, ensuring that knowledge is accessible to…
plos.io
February 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It feels good to be part of an organization determined to stand behind its mission, values and principles.
plos.io/3D4O8cH
plos.io/3D4O8cH
PLOS journals & editors are increasingly on BlueSky
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Will keep updating this starter pack 👇🏾
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December 16, 2024 at 10:05 PM
PLOS journals & editors are increasingly on BlueSky
Will keep updating this starter pack 👇🏾
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Will keep updating this starter pack 👇🏾
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Excellent news!
"PLOS Biology will formally consider meta-research articles that are peer-reviewed on the MetaROR platform, collaborating with RoRI and AIMOS to improve the transparency of peer review in the field of meta-research."
theplosblog.plos.org/2025/08/plos...
"PLOS Biology will formally consider meta-research articles that are peer-reviewed on the MetaROR platform, collaborating with RoRI and AIMOS to improve the transparency of peer review in the field of meta-research."
theplosblog.plos.org/2025/08/plos...
PLOS Biology announces agreement to become a MetaROR partner journal - The Official PLOS Blog
Note: PLOS issued the following press release on Thursday, August 14th. SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Today, PLOS Biology announced a new agreement…
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August 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Excellent news!
"PLOS Biology will formally consider meta-research articles that are peer-reviewed on the MetaROR platform, collaborating with RoRI and AIMOS to improve the transparency of peer review in the field of meta-research."
theplosblog.plos.org/2025/08/plos...
"PLOS Biology will formally consider meta-research articles that are peer-reviewed on the MetaROR platform, collaborating with RoRI and AIMOS to improve the transparency of peer review in the field of meta-research."
theplosblog.plos.org/2025/08/plos...