SSRN launches a new network dedicated to biology – BioRN

Elsevier, a global information analytics company specializing in science and health, announces SSRN, its world leading working paper repository and preprint server, today launches the Biology Research Network – BioRN.  Biology researchers can post preprints and working papers on BioRN, share ideas and other early stage research, and collaborate. It allows users to quickly upload and read abstracts and full text papers, free of charge. Gregg Gordon, Managing Director of SSRN, said: “The response to BioRN after several weeks of testing has been spectacular. SSRN is in a unique position to serve the biology research community. We have over 20 years of experience in sharing and benefit from Elsevier’s knowledge, technology and connection to its authors. Whether you’re a biology student or senior researcher, sharing your work and collaborating on BioRN has many advantages.” Building this dedicated biology network was a logical step for SSRN, as it had a significant amount of biology content across its networks, in areas like biotechnology, bioethics law and ecology. BioRN already has close to 4,500 papers live from 6,500 authors. The new network will help the biology research community by; fostering collaboration between the life and social sciences, across a variety of disciplines; encouraging constructive feedback from peers; enhancing researchers’ reputations. Researchers can easily access BioRN and all the other SSRN networks at www.ssrn.com  SSRN has been servin...
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