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Atmospheric rivers
In this cross journal collection, we have assembled articles that further our understanding of the impacts and dynamics of atmospheric rivers. We invite complementary submissions that help understand these remarkable if often destructive events.
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Metabolic states underpinning immune function
With this collection we invite primary research articles and clinical reports that focus on the metabolic state of immune cells and metabolic regulation of immune responses in health or in disease.
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Materials and Processes for the Sustainable and Selective Separation and Recovery of Critical Metals
The collection aims to highlight the latest advances in the sustainable recovery of critical metals.
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Molecular Motors and Machines
The structural design of molecular machines and motors endows them with externally controlled directional motion at the molecular scale. Their further incorporation into surfaces and interfaces leads to amplified directional molecular motion at the nanoscale which can be applied to control macroscopic material properties. Additionally, they can be organized into three dimensional materials to expand their functionality in the solid state and enrich their applicability.
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MXenes in devices and advanced applications
This collection looks at MXenes as applied materials; specifically, devices and applications for which they are the most ideally suited materials, how their structure tunes their performance, and revealing cutting-edge new applications that have yet to be explored.
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The role of habit in decision-making
The Editors at Communications Psychology, Nature Communications, and Scientific Reports invite research that studies the role of habits in decision-making.
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The Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN): exploring tumor evolution in time and space
Studying the evolution of cancer malignancy in space and time provides clues that are crucial for understanding how tumors develop, how they evade the immune system, and how they resist therapy and recur.
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Chemical Catalysis for Plastics Recycling and Upcycling
This collection invites submissions of original research articles focused on innovative catalyst design, in-depth fundamental understanding, or reaction engineering that are needed to overcome kinetic and thermodynamic limitations of plastics deconstruction. This is a collaborative effort between the Energy Materials team at Nature Communications and the journals Communications Chemistry, Communications Materials, and Scientific Reports. We seek studies spanning a broad range of topics related to catalyst-driven technologies for plastics deconstruction and upcycling. Submissions on other aspects of catalytic reaction engineering are also welcome.
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The microbiome in cancer
The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in cancer development and progression, by influencing the host immune system and metabolism.
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Dementia
This cross-journal Collection welcomes submissions that explore all aspects of dementia, including incidence, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dementia and the impact on carers and society.
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Forces in Cell Biology
Cell generate forces to maintain normal tissue morphology and function. Cells can also sense and process forces appropriate to their correct tissue context. With this cross-journal Collection between Communications Biology and Nature Communications, we welcome the submission of primary research articles exploring molecular mechanisms underlying how cells react to external mechanical stimuli, to forces between cells, and to intercellular forces
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