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True understanding of the complexity of biological systems demands an assortment of model systems.
Judiciously applied pressure could benefit the scientific system by providing an opportunity for renewal.
Grading journals on how well they share information with readers will help deliver accountability to an industry that often lacks it.
Overzealous open-access advocates are creating an exploitative environment, threatening the credibility of scholarly publishing.
False credit for scientific discoveries threatens the success and pace of research.
Plant research remains grossly underfunded, despite the demand for increased crop production to support a growing population.
More collaborators and more data are the key ingredients.
Novel observations can sometimes be correct for unexpected reasons.
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