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Preprinting is expanding!
>800,000
Life Science preprints* by the end of 2024 based on Europe PMC data
13%
Of the global life science literature is associated with a preprint
>50
Preprint servers and associated services
3%
Of preprints are publicly reviewed
Preprints in public health emergencies
During the COVID-19 pandemic, preprints emerged as a vital, life-saving, communication route for scientific findings.
During the early phase of the pandemic, 40% of COVID-19 research was first shared as a preprint, ensuring rapid and accessible sharing of the latest knowledge. These preprints were shown to be as reliable sources of information as the peer reviewed literature.
