Daily Archives: 23 August 2012

Open Access – what is the economic model?

Posted on 23 August 2012 by Sylvia McLain

I just had my first paper Open Access paper accepted to a bona fide Open Access Journal – PLOS One. On the plus side, I had really good and thoughtful reviews. They were sent (as requested) to three experts in … Continue reading →

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A look back at the future

Posted on 23 August 2012 by Frank Norman

I am indebted to Dr R.A.C. for bringing to my attention a spoof exam paper drawn up by J.B.

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In which we say goodbye

Posted on 23 August 2012 by Jennifer Rohn

Over the summer, our lab has been invaded by an exotic species with a dynamic life cycle and an all-too-brief half-life. No, I’m not talking about some new strain of uropathogenic E. coli or other variety of bad-assed bug.

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