I had only recently learned of The Company of Biologists Read & Publish agreement and was pleasantly surprised that the University of South Carolina was part of this initiative. This demonstrates the company’s commitment to Open Access and easing the burden for researchers being able to share their findings. The publication process with Biology Open went smoothly – from ease of submission to clear communication about progress to proofing. While this is my first submission to Biology Open, it certainly will not be the last.

