Why so few scientists make the leap to policy-making positions, and why more should give it a try
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Why so few scientists make the leap to policy-making positions, and why more should give it a try
Protein aggregates in the brains of some people with dementia or motor neuron disease have a surprising origin.
The problem threatens progress and stems from both a lack of attention to clear discourse and a scientific culture not focused on critical challenges.
Women have come a long way, but roadblocks remain
Maria Konnikova says the field of psychology has something to learn from great works of fiction.
Reprogrammed stem cells are not attacked by the immune system, or are they?
Despite decades of work, compounds in frog skins have failed to yield new antibiotics. Why?
Comparing gene transcripts from different species reveals surprising splicing diversity.
Tumor cells can exhibit different behaviors despite being genetically indistinguishable.
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