For those who have been following  H1N1 influenza virus news (and those who might expect to get questions about it), the Public Library of Science (PLOS) and Google have launched a new mashup service:

PLOS Currents : Influenza is built utilizing Google Knol and a new service from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) called Rapid Research Notes.  This service allows the user an easy way to follow current research and search for relevant scientific information.

As we approach influenza season, expect greater levels of concern and interest in H1N1.

found via the Official Google Blog

PLoS ONE, an open access publishing site created by the Public Library of Science (PLoS), has instituted a ratings system for articles published through them.

By asking readers to rate every article they read for insight, reliability, and style, they are hoping to provide another means by which to allow the best articles to be found by researchers.

found on Open Access News

PLoS ONE, created by the Public Library of Science, has launched.  Open Access takes a terrific step forward!

from Open Access News