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3rd November 2003 PDF (412 kb) 
Editorial
BioMed Central welcomes the publication by Public Library of Science of PLoS Biology. This new journal is backed by an absolute commitment to full Open Access.
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Feature
Oxford University Press (OUP) is currently conducting a publishing experiment that should provide insights into the transition to Open Access. Martin Richardson, director of the OUP Journals Division, talked to Open Access Now about the design and rationale of the OUP experiment.
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Research news from BioMed Central journals
Hand-to-ear link forms after minutes of piano learning
A brain map linking finger movements with particular notes begins to form within minutes of starting piano training, according to research published in BMC Neuroscience.
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Pathways of emotion
Researchers at Boston University have unravelled the neural pathways that transmit information from our surroundings to our internal organs, enabling the organs to respond appropriately.
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News
The Wellcome Trust has expressed its unequivocal support for Open Access publishing initiatives.
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An Open Access author speaks...
Michael Costigan
Harvard Medical School
Michael Costigan outlines his preferences for Open Access publishing.
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Who, What & Why?
A regular short guide to the players, stakeholders and technical terms relevant to Open Access publishing. 'Who, What & Why?' helps readers to become informed about the world of Open Access.

This issue we feature SHERPA.
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Editor: Jonathan B Weitzman.