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For 30 years, MDPI has been at the forefront of open access publishing. In this conversation, CEO Stefan Tochev reflects on how MDPI has spent the past five years further expanding its global community, strengthening its standards, and pushing open access further than ever before. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x2G9F #MDPI30

All articles in Nutrients MDPI (ISSN 2072-6643) Vol 18, Issue 7 are now freely available to access, read and download: https://brnw.ch/21x2FyU COVER STORY: As women transition through perimenopause, fluctuating and declining estrogen levels drive over 30 symptoms that impact quality of life, from hot flashes and weight gain to joint pain and brain fog. Emerging evidence points to the gut microbiome—particularly the estrobolome, a set of microbes and their genes that metabolize estrogen—as a powerful but underappreciated regulator of systemic estrogen and inflammation during perimenopause. In this review, researchers from the UK and Singapore explore how host factors, diet quality, prebiotics and probiotics interact with the estrogen–gut axis to shape symptom burden and cardiometabolic, musculoskeletal and urogenital health. It also highlights future opportunities for personalized, microbiome-informed, non-hormonal strategies that complement hormone replacement therapy and increase women’s agency in managing perimenopause. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x2FyU #MDPI #OpenAccess #Nutrients #Research

It's Day 2 of BiblioCon2026, the largest library conference in the German-speaking world, and MDPI is delighted to continue its participation as a sponsor of and exhibitor at this year's event 📚 It was great to catch up with ZBMed and so many others at our booth yesterday! You can visit our colleagues Larissa Müller, Monica Le, and Stefan Zamfir at booth E17 🌟 Find out more about this event: https://brnw.ch/21x2Fmi #MDPI #OpenAccess #BiblioCon26 #Conference

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MDPI proudly hosted the Coatings 2026 conference from 20 to 22 April 2026 in partnership with Exelisis. The event brought together researchers, industry professionals, and experts from around the globe to share the latest advancements, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations in the field. Learn more about the conference: https://brnw.ch/21x2F7Z

A pilot study published in the Open Access journal Biomedicines MDPI investigates how energy levels and muscle recovery is impacted by age and the type of cancer treatment in cancer survivors. The results revealed that older patients experience slower muscle recovery and higher levels of fatigue. Furthermore, individuals who underwent multiple types of treatment exhibited higher levels of mitochondrial function, but poorer physical function and higher levels of fatigue. The preliminary research highlights how age and treatment type may impact metabolism and energy levels in cancer survivors. More research with larger sample sizes is needed to fully understand how cancer treatment impacts physical function and muscle energetics. Read the study: https://brnw.ch/21x2EQS #openaccess #openscience #cancerresearch

A study published in the Open Access journal Conservation MDPI reimagines the landscape in Florida to preserve green spaces and the many habitats of species at risk, including the big cypress fox squirrel, a threatened species native to Southwestern Florida. The study, mentioned in The Conversation, uses an advanced, high-resolution model software tool to assess the green infrastructure and connectivity in the Sunshine State and help identify improvements that should be implemented for habitat conservation. Using spatial modelling and applied green infrastructure, the study provides a solid framework to help integrate species conservation as a key factor in urban design and planning. Read more about this research: https://brnw.ch/21x2EA1 or view the new story: https://brnw.ch/21x2EA2 #openaccess #openscience #conservation

MDPI understands that your completed PhD thesis represents years of dedication, expertise, and a commitment to advancing knowledge. The Best PhD Thesis Award is presented every year by MDPI journals to celebrate early career researchers for the outstanding quality of their doctoral work and its potential to shape the future of academic research. With more than 50 awards now open across a wide range of disciplines, this is your opportunity to gain recognition for your research excellence. MDPI remains committed to supporting and celebrating scholars across the global academic community. See the full list of open Best PhD Thesis Awards here: https://brnw.ch/21x2E43 #MDPI #OpenAccess #BestPhDThesisAward

Open access represents the most widely accepted model for scientific publishing, with more than half of the world’s research now open access. Since 1996, 4.6 million authors have chosen MDPI. This demonstrates the trust the scholarly community places in MDPI’s journals to ensure research results are openly available. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x2DSs #MDPI30

With over 41,000 views, this Special Issue published in Lubricants MDPI (ISSN 2075-4442) explores how friction, wear and lubrication link to the engineering of lighter and more efficient mobility systems. The Special Issue looks at how quantitative performance metrics such as traction coefficient, wear rate, and tool life, provide an evidence base for adopting lightweight designs in practice. Guest edited by Dr. Montserrat Vilaseca Llosada of Technology Centre of Catalonia, Spain and Dr. Leonardo Pelcastre of Luleå tekniska universitet, Sweden. Read the free MDPI Books reprint: https://brnw.ch/21x2Dqe #MDPI #OpenAccess #Lubricants #MDPIBooks #Research