This year’s prizes are awarded for advances in liver transplantation, cell biology, and leadership in biomedical science.
This year’s prizes are awarded for advances in liver transplantation, cell biology, and leadership in biomedical science.
With a cardboard box, a light source, and some filters, roadside clinics can accurately test for tuberculosis.
Using scientific information as narrative can be a powerful way to communicate.
Cell culture goes 3-D with devices that better mimic in vivo conditions.
Scientists hope an understanding of nerve fibers responsive only to gentle touch will give insight into the role the sense plays in social bonding.
Stem cells collected from younger donors are more effective for transplantation and regenerative medicine than those from older individuals.
Two medical professors contend that the pharmaceutical industry is really suffering from a drive to make only marginal improvements to existing drugs.
At age 16, Alexandra Sourakov has her first scientific publication, on the foraging behavior of butterflies.
On the 10th anniversary of The Scientist’s survey of life science academics, institutions are contending with tighter budgets and larger administrative staffs, while working to sustain and inspire their researchers.