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Government policies are shuttering research facilities while muzzling federal researchers by dissuading them from talking to the press, participating in international collaborations, or publishing their work.
Attacks on my work aimed at undermining climate change science have turned me into a public figure. I have come to embrace that role.
Next-generation sequencing diagnostics are already being used, and patients are ready.
Tailoring ethical oversight to participant-led research
Why so few scientists make the leap to policy-making positions, and why more should give it a try
Using a SMART card containing your genetic information and medical history, you could one day soon be diagnosed and treated for all kinds of diseases at an ATM-style kiosk.
From cardiovascular problems to neurological disorders, a plethora of new medical devices are reducing the need for surgery and improving the quality and safety of healthcare.
Women have come a long way, but roadblocks remain
Resource-limited countries are in desperate need of better diagnostic tests for life-threatening illnesses.
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