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Research misconduct is not limited to the developed world, but few countries anywhere are responding adequately.
If African American researchers are ever to gain equal opportunities in science, even subtle cases of differential treatment must be stamped out.
Clinical researchers need programming support to streamline their work, minimize error in the data, and find new trends that can point to better treatments.
Protected areas help to conserve imperiled tropical forests, but many are struggling to sustain their resident species.
Advances in genomics and cancer biology will alter the design of human cancer studies.
Citizen scientists can inspire innovation and advance science education—and they are proving adept at self-policing.
How should the government ensure the safety and responsibility of do-it-yourself biologists?
True understanding of the complexity of biological systems demands an assortment of model systems.
Screen-based technologies show promise for autism intervention—but research is still needed to evaluate both the benefits and the possible negative effects.
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