title: Introducing PLOS Biology's "Research Matters".
abstract: PLOS Biology's "Research Matters" is a new article series in which active scientists engage with the public about why basic research in their field matters. Research Matters will bridge the gap between researchers and the public by explaining how basic research positively impacts public health, society, life, and the environment.
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods; D010506:Periodicals as Topic / Q000639:trends*; D011634:Public Health / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D012108:Research Personnel