BACKGROUND The collection of trillions of microbes inhabiting the human gut, called the
microbiome or microbiota, has captivated the biomedical research community for the past …

Several studies have highlighted the persistent lack of impact that African researchers have
in international science. To examine this in the geosciences, we reviewed the representation …

This article discusses the emergence of academic publishing in a fast‐growing transition
economy, Vietnam, where the race has heated up to publish in international journals …

Women's underrepresentation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM) impedes progress in solving Africa's complex development problems. As in other …

Synthesis research in ecology and environmental science improves understanding,
advances theory, identifies research priorities, and supports management strategies by …

Neuroscience research in Africa remains sparse. Devising new policies to boost Africa's
neuroscience landscape is imperative, but these must be based on accurate data on …

Genomic research and biobanking are expanding globally, with a promise to fast-track the
research needed to improve approaches to disease treatment and prevention through …

In recent decades, the interest in complexity of ant‐plant relationships has increased
considerably. However, because the spatial and biological information generated on ant …

The slow progression and under-representation of women in senior scientific career
positions is a well-known and persistent global problem, especially among university-based …

Gender diversity leads to better science; however, a number of science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, including many geoscience …