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PLOS One @plosone.org · 02/10/2026

PLOS One at 20 🎉 This week from the archive… How common is stigma among people living with Long Covid? Quantifies the social burden of Long Covid and introduces a tool to measure the stigma experienced by people living with the condition. 🔗 plos.io/4pGmsyQ

A graphic celebrating "PLOS One" at 20 years features an abstract design with a colorful eye pattern on the right. Text highlights a research article on Long Covid stigma, authored by Pantelic et al., focusing on burden and prevalence in a UK sample. The image includes a prompt to discover the research.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 02/10/2026

Ten articles in @plosone.org to make you smile on #WorldSmileDay, from smile anatomy to smile-induced behavior🙂 plos.io/4rIQfaN plos.io/4rKUe6U plos.io/4AC2FFA plos.io/4xZKoQ9 plos.io/4rJzf4t plos.io/4hr2xkV plos.io/3VnKJyA plos.io/4rGHpue plos.io/4rHMiTX plos.io/4hoJIyL

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 01/10/2026

A study by Anderson and colleagues at @nature.org evaluated resilience and protected status of rivers and streams across the contiguous US. Analysis showed that of the 5.2 million miles of rivers and streams in the contiguous US, 33% rated as above-average for resilience. 🔗 plos.io/4yeS95L

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 01/10/2026

From variety mixes and cropping systems, to fermentation and flavor, to the effects on sleep, these articles in @plosone.org explore the ecological, economic and cultural significance of this important crop on #InternationalCoffeeDay: plos.io/4AHe2vT plos.io/4zccTLy plos.io/4AJorXW plos.io/4z0dfES

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 29/09/2026

For #WorldHeartDay, these recent articles examine physical activity in individuals with cardiovascular disease, the link between blood pressure in pregnancy and cardiovascular health, and the use of smart watches to monitor heart rate. plos.io/4z4zHMT plos.io/4iVoBoN plos.io/4ju9T8n plos.io/4iPPVF1

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 28/09/2026

To mark #WorldRabiesDay, and its focus on Stronger Together, these articles in @plosone.org examine surveillance, management and vaccination, all of which are needed to tackle the disease. plos.io/4hpGpGg plos.io/4dEE0X4 plos.io/4jsqGJ5 plos.io/47mYNuJ

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 25/09/2026

Can the home itself raise the risk of falls? Research from Cartagena-Farías and colleagues found that poor lighting, lack of space, and electrical or plumbing problems were linked to falls among older people living in the community. 🔗 buff.ly/yoIkZji

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 24/09/2026

PLOS One at 20 🎉 This week from the archive… Just how much plastic is floating in our oceans right now? 🌊 This study quantifies the scale of ocean #PlasticPollution, providing a powerful baseline for environmental action. 🔗 plos.io/4vLrWcK

A graphic celebrating "PLOS One at 20 Years" featuring a colorful abstract design resembling an iris on the right. Text highlights a study on plastic pollution in the world's oceans by Eriksen et al., mentioning over 5 trillion plastic pieces weighing over 250,000 tons afloat at sea. A call to action invites readers to discover the research.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 22/09/2026

A new study by Budel and colleagues finds 2,237 exact Beatles references and 963 creative wordplays in scientific article titles. Using large language models and manual checks, the study shows Beatles-inspired wordplay has grown faster than science publishing overall. buff.ly/wurLb5n

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 18/09/2026

PLOS One at 20 🎉 This week from the archive… Is your phone habit in the bathroom affecting your health? 📱 This study investigates a modern habit to understand whether lifestyle changes may contribute to increasing risk of #hemorrhoids. 🔗 plos.io/4fNA5IW

A digital banner commemorates "PLOS One at 20: Through the archives." It highlights a study titled "Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids" by Ramprasad et al., exploring the link between smartphone use and health risks. The background features a vibrant, abstract image resembling an eye.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 10/09/2026

PLOS One at 20 🎉 This week from the archive… Can #dogs smell when we are stressed? 🐕 This study showed that dogs can detect human stress through scent, opening possibilities for support and detection roles. 🔗 plos.io/4hsMALe

A vibrant design with a close-up of an eye alongside abstract patterns. The text reads: "PLOS One at 20: Through the archives. Dogs can discriminate between human baseline and psychological stress condition odours. Research by A'niello et al. Investigates how dogs respond to human stress-related odors, providing new insights into canine perception and human-dog interactions. Discover the research.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 09/09/2026

As @bsrageing.bsky.social #BSRA2026 gets going, here is a collection of @plosone.org articles by invited speakers @prof-valterlongo.bsky.social, @colinselman.bsky.social, Sarah Harper, Dag Aarsland and Gerald Shadel. buff.ly/vylWpTK buff.ly/tRL0Dgf buff.ly/eV2T1xW buff.ly/woKBDDp buff.ly/xkojUr7

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 02/09/2026

PLOS One at 20 🎉 This week from the archive… Has #butter earned an unfair reputation as a health risk? 🧈 This study revisits one of nutrition's most debated foods to assess whether butter consumption is linked to heart disease, diabetes, or premature death. 🔗 plos.io/4vDIEe1

A promotional image celebrating "PLOS One" at 20 years, featuring a vibrant, abstract design resembling a colorful eye. The text highlights a featured article on the impact of butter consumption on health risks like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 01/09/2026

As #ECBB2026 (@ecbb2026.bsky.social) gets under way in Cambridge today, here is a selection of @plosone.org articles from plenary speakers @ahanaaurora.bsky.social, @mherberstein.bsky.social, Andrew Radford and Tim Caro: buff.ly/SikqMRC buff.ly/aqelTPT buff.ly/PTCn1K9 buff.ly/RNN5j2N

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 25/08/2026

PLOS One at 20 🎉 This week from the archive… Did giant marine reptiles survive right up to the #dinosaur extinction era? This study revealed evidence of giant marine reptiles, reshaping understanding of life before a major extinction event. 🔗 plos.io/4wmqWNw

Sure! Here's an alt text description for the image: "Promotional design for PLOS One's 20th anniversary, featuring the article 'The last giants: New evidence for giant Late Triassic ichthyosaurs from the UK' by Lomax et al. Includes an abstract design with an eye motif and information about the discovery of ichthyosaurs."

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 17/08/2026

Earlier today Wanda Markotter gave an #ISME20 plenary on microbial ecology and One Health approaches to pandemic prevention. These @plosone.org studies from the speaker provide some background reading. plos.io/4hED9bL plos.io/4xM3FEY plos.io/4csw5eR plos.io/3UmtInE

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 17/08/2026

PLOS One at 20 🎉 This week from the archive… Which type of sex education reduces teen pregnancy? This study evaluated education strategies to show what approaches are more effective in improving teen health outcomes. 🔗 plos.io/4yAsmVV

This image is a promotional graphic for "PLOS One at 20: Through the archives." It highlights research on abstinence-only education and teen pregnancy rates in the U.S., emphasizing the need for comprehensive sex education. A colorful abstract design resembling an eye is on the right side, with text about the research on the left.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 11/08/2026

Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, insufficient space, or poor lighting are more likely to experience a fall, according to a new study published by Javiera Cartagena-Farías and colleagues. 🔗 plos.io/4xzbcXp

Poor housing may significantly increase the risk of falls in older people. A study of 5,500 adults aged 65 and over in England shows that falls associated with housing conditions could cost £1.2 billion each year.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 11/08/2026

PLOS One at 20 🎉 This week from the archive… What can #ancient skull surgeries reveal about early medicine? This study used ancient remains to uncover early surgical practices and their links to disease and survival. 🔗 plos.io/4wt5xlJ

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 05/08/2026

PLOS One at 20 🎉 This week from the archive… Can short, intense workouts replace long endurance sessions? 🏃‍♀️ This study investigated time-efficient exercise methods, demonstrating that shorter workouts can still deliver major health benefits. 🔗 plos.io/4bIqvoj

An infographic celebrating 20 years of PLOS One. It highlights research on sprint interval training by Gillen et al., examining its effects on cardiometabolic health compared to traditional endurance training. Features an abstract background with a detailed image of an eye on the right. The text encourages discovering the research.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 30/07/2026

PLOS One at 20 🎉 This week from the archive… What is the simplest physical test that could reveal how well we are aging? This study explored how balance, strength, and walking ability change with age, revealing new insights into #neuromuscular aging. 🔗 plos.io/4vVay5G

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 29/07/2026

Next month, @plosone.org Senior Editor Jianhong Zhou will be in China to visit institutes in Shanghai and Chengdu, and attend two conferences - APAMI 2026 and @cshasia.bsky.social Cross-Scale Biological Structure. Please reach out to Jianhong with any questions about publishing with @plos.org.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 24/07/2026

PLOS One at 20 🎉 This week from the archive… Are insects disappearing—even in places meant to protect them? 🦗 This study found declines in insect populations in German nature reserves, fueling debate about #biodiversity and #conservation. 🔗 plos.io/4yAarPe

The image features a promotional graphic for PLOS One's 20-year anniversary, highlighting research on a significant decline in flying insect biomass over 27 years. It includes a close-up of an insect's eye with colorful patterns and a background of purple sparkles. The text emphasizes the ecological impacts and encourages exploring the research.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 07/07/2026

Where does great chocolate begin? New research by Lambert Motilal and colleagues uncovered four previously unknown cacao genetic groups in #Peru: plos.io/4vPghdJ The findings could aid conservation and offer valuable genetic resources for the future of fine-flavor chocolate. #WorldChocolateDay

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 01/07/2026

Superworms, a mealworm-like form of beetle larva commonly used as pet food, could be the next big innovation in museum specimen prep. In a new PLOS One study, Rastekar and colleagues investigate the utility of superworm beetle larvae for cleaning skeletons. Watch the full video: plos.io/4y3XLA4

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 29/06/2026

PLOS is proud to be a Bronze sponsor of the #ExE2026 conference hosted by @uniexecec.bsky.social! Our Associate Editor @sarahjose.bsky.social will be at the conference all week and would love to hear more about your research or answer any questions about publishing with @plos.org.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 25/06/2026

How much #plastic is in the global ocean, and how is it changing? Explore how global estimates of ocean plastic pollution have changed over time, and what long‑term data reveal about scale and trends: plos.io/44onIfO #PlasticPollution

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 25/06/2026

Our Associate Editor @sarahjose.bsky.social will be attending the #ExE2026 conference next week in sunny Cornwall. She'd love to hear more about your research or have a chat about publishing in @plosone.org, @plosbiology.org, or our exciting new journal PLOS Ecosystems!

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 23/06/2026

Cancer research is evolving fast. Alongside technological and biological advances, there is growing recognition that evidence must reflect the lived experiences, variability, and context of people affected by cancer. Read more: plos.io/4oABSns #CancerResearch

A digital graphic celebrating 20 years of PLOS features a vibrant, abstract design resembling an eye on the right side. The left side contains text: "People-centered cancer research: the value of individuality. Explore how individuality, variability, interdisciplinary collaboration, and communication inform people-centered cancer research. Discover the research from PLOS One.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 16/06/2026

Our Senior Editor @sillydrannesha.bsky.social will be at the Edinburgh @edopenresearch.bsky.social conference on Thursday 18 June 2026, and would love to connect for a chat about #OpenScience and publishing in @plosone.org. library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup...

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 03/06/2026

For #WorldBicycleDay (buff.ly/DTn3A6A), these four article in @plosone.org look at some of the environmental, health and social benefits of bicycle usage. plos.io/4uPAy2A plos.io/4ekBGoO plos.io/4fl40sl plos.io/4vqn78Y

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 02/06/2026

Our Associate Editor @sarahjose.bsky.social will be attending the Evolution x Ecology 2026 conference hosted by @uniexecec.bsky.social. She'd love to hear more about your research or have a chat about publishing in @plosone.org, @plosbiology.org, or our exciting new journal PLOS Ecosystems! #ExE2026

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 22/05/2026

Today's International Day for Biological Diversity theme is 'Acting Locally for Global Impact'. These @plosone.org studies highlight diverse local actions for African wild dogs, bull trout, axolotls, and oyster reefs. #BiodiversityDay plos.io/42KOxu9 plos.io/4a2d4yy plos.io/4eXvjss plos.io/3NXJanm

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 21/05/2026

Happy Birthday to Mary Anning, whose discoveries included the first complete ichthyosaur, in Dorset, UK. These ichthyosaurs in @plosone.org range from Dorset to Asia: plos.io/3m6NMnf plos.io/4dUTOW5 plos.io/4dKoiJs plos.io/4fyH1Kg plos.io/3RmyFvp plos.io/4wIv8Ys plos.io/4fEYkJA plos.io/4nFU0Mh

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 20/05/2026

For #WorldBeeDay, here are four 2026 articles in @plosone.org looking at nutrition, immunity, microbiota, and waggle dances in honey bees. plos.io/3MHSiMy plos.io/4rZrPsV plos.io/45wruVL plos.io/3OvTuTL

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 20/05/2026

We are celebrating 20 years of rigorous, open science! 🎉 For two decades, we have championed strong methods, ethics, and reproducibility so research can travel across disciplines and around the world. Discover open access research that brings disciplines together: plos.io/4v4dJIe

20th anniversary image for PLOS One. The design features an abstract, colorful eye illustration with text highlighting the journal's commitment to advancing rigorous science since 2006. "Discover the research" is written at the bottom.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 14/05/2026

From liquid biopsies to AI‑driven modelling, researchers are developing new ways to detect cancer earlier. See how these tools support a shift from reactive treatment to proactive prediction. 🔗 plos.io/4biv0Gy

Cover image of PLOS One featuring an abstract depiction of an eye with colorful patterns. Text highlights AI and early cancer detection, with mentions of liquid biopsies, spatial transcriptomics, and AI-powered modeling in cancer research.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 29/04/2026

As more people choose to age in place, digital health tools are often presented as the solution. New research looks at what actually works and where technology still falls short when supporting independence at home. 🔗 plos.io/4bvvtUn

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 14/04/2026

AI is reshaping healthcare, but it can also amplify bias and obscure accountability. This research examines how ethical frameworks can improve transparency, reduce harm, and build trust in clinical AI systems. 🔗 Learn more: plos.io/476dsuC

A promotional image for PLOS One featuring an abstract, colorful design resembling an eye. Text reads: "The ethics engine: can we build AI that healthcare can trust? Explore why the future of healthcare AI depends not just on innovation, but on transparency, fairness, and accountability.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 07/04/2026

Today is #WorldHealthDay and also the One Health High-Level Summit and Global Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres. These recent articles highlight the focus on #OneHealth and “Together for health - Stand with science”: plos.io/3Qpo8yP plos.io/4skoDHR plos.io/4bWyyi0 plos.io/4cWBxHV #StandWithScience

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 02/04/2026

Early detection can transform care. New research explores how AI can identify risk before symptoms appear - and why trust, usability, and clinical fit are essential if these tools are to support real world decision making. 🔗 Read more: plos.io/4bykg5y

The image is a promotional graphic for PLOS One, featuring a colorful stylized digital eye. The text reads: "Harnessing AI for early detection and risk prediction: transforming patient care" with additional text about AI's role in early detection and risk prediction.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 01/04/2026

Kunkel, Kiemnec-Tyburczy and @dbwilburn.bsky.social show that male courtship pheromones and female mating receptivity interact to shape scent preferences in red-legged salamanders, boosting attraction to males while reducing food interest depending on reproductive state. plos.io/4s5Ly9O

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 21/03/2026

For #InternationalDayofForests, these four studies in @plosone.org explore key biological and physical processes in forests with conservation and economic importance across China, India and Ecuador: plos.io/4sit7j3 plos.io/4aCnLYu plos.io/4uHDqPg plos.io/4lE9fEp

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 20/03/2026

For #InternationalDayofHappiness, these studies in @plosone.org explore happiness and ancestral social organization, happiness and emotional memory, anhedonia in healthy populations, and happiness as part of wellness in old age. plos.io/3N4dFrA plos.io/4b9ldCD plos.io/412tpOV plos.io/411BS4S

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 16/03/2026

The next @palaeopercs.bsky.social is @plosone.org Associate Editor @joannatindall.bsky.social discussing practical tips for getting your work published, as well as careers in scientific publishing. March 17 at 12pm Eastern Time (4pm GMT, 5pm CET, 9.30pm IST, 12am CST). Sign up here: plos.io/4bPoJ4f

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 03/03/2026

Medicinal Plants are the theme for #WorldWildlifeDay 2026. These @plosone.org articles explore domestication of opium poppy, salt tolerance in jujube, antibacterial activity in ginseng, and climate change effects on Himalayan rhubarb. plos.io/3OL4TPF plos.io/4cjgFdM plos.io/4rLZXZg plos.io/4b6rBcp

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 02/03/2026

A new study by Lazard and colleagues examined whether social cue prompts with a post review policy would lead to more intervening and less sharing of cancer treatment #misinformation. plos.io/3MCVM2T

This image features a series of social media post screenshots. The posts are classified as "Misinformation Posts" about the health benefits of soursop for cancer treatment. There are three sets of posts with different doses of misinformation cues: no prompt, high dose, and low dose. Each set shows an image of sour sop or a fruit basket with caption text about soursop as a cancer treatment. Red warning icons indicate harmful content. The warning notes the posts as false and highlights the number of people potentially misled by them.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 26/02/2026

In a recent study, Tomlinson and colleagues explore the prevalence and conformational risk factors of BOAS across fourteen brachycephalic dog breeds such as the Pekingese, Japanese Chin and the Boston Terrier. plos.io/47cvj2X

The image is an informative graphic from PLOS, titled "Which flat-faced dog breeds experience breathing problems?" It discusses the risk of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) in 14 short-skulled dog breeds. The graphic categorizes the breeds into three grades of BOAS severity: Grade 3 indicating severe, Grade 2 moderate, and Grade 1 mild. Breeds include Pekingese, Japanese Chin, Griffon Bruxellois, Boston Terrier, and others. Each breed is depicted in a circular photo with a colored background corresponding to its BOAS grade. The graphic includes a citation for a related research paper.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 23/02/2026

As #OSM26 opens in Glasgow, these are some recent ocean science highlights from @plosone.org, exploring topics such as microplastics and the carbon cycle, plankton dynamics and the nitrogen cycle, and krill and environmental change. plos.io/4l9Vai5 plos.io/4kU4nuD plos.io/4aHiZZy plos.io/4rpuo6S

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 12/02/2026

For #DarwinDay, the birthday of Charles Darwin, a selection of studies in @plosone.org on some of the species that bear his name - frogs, finches, spiders and wasps. plos.io/4aeCkm0 plos.io/46NJmMb plos.io/4qIcH20 plos.io/465sctb

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