Ion channel study beckons first whole-brain simulation For the first time, researchers at the EPFL’s Blue Brain Project have mapped the behavior of the largest family of voltage-gated ion channels: Kv channels. Read more Winter is coming: a stark divide in red-neck phalarope migration Study shows the species' exceptional migration from the Western Palearctic to two different destinations: the Pacific Ocean or the Arabian Sea. Read more Dramatic decline of Intact Forest Landscapes in Congo Logging in the timber-rich forests of northern Congo is a major driver of the region’s economic development — and its ecological impoverishment. Read more Does 'mind-muscle connection' really work for athletes? New analysis suggests that to lift heavier weights for longer periods it is better to focus on moving the weight itself rather than on your muscles. Read more IN THE PRESS Climate change forces fungi to focus on survival rather than decay Under rising temperatures fungi allocate their resources to cell metabolic maintenance instead of decomposing dead material. Read more Overeating wastes far more food than we throw away Professor Mauro Serafini talks to the BBC about the ecological impact of global food waste due to our excessive consumption. Listen online eBOOKS Download the latest Frontiers eBooks New releases include special issues on Tinnitus, Brain Aging, Arboviral Infections, and many more. All eBooks are free to download in PDF or EPUB versions. Download eBooks RESEARCH TOPICS Improving the wellbeing of patients with chronic conditions Spanning the fields of psychology, psychiatry, public health and sociology, this special issue explores how patients with chronic conditions could benefit the most from interventions to improve their psychological wellbeing. Submit research TOP SOCIAL POSTS How “Proforestation” can help the climate crisis Scientists have singled out 'proforestation' – the restoration of existing natural forests – as the key to addressing the accelerating crises in climate and biodiversity. See tweet Gut-altering food additive found in mayonnaise  E171 used as a whitening agent in mayonnaise and many other foods can impact the gut microbiota, triggering inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer. See post FROM THE FORUM Changing perspectives and behavior with virtual reality Mavi Sánchez-Vives uses VR to understand how the brain works and demonstrates tools for therapy such as abusive partners. Watch here The past, present and future of personal genomics Spencer Wells discusses the complex issues surrounding today’s era where more and more people have their DNA sequence online.