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.
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.
Japanese astronauts deliver an aquarium to the International Space Station to study the effects of microgravity on marine life.
Financial “conflicts of interest” should not be so quickly condemned. Industry relationships are unequivocally beneficial.
Actin filaments respond to pressure by forming branches at their curviest spots, helping resist the push.
Germline stem cells discovered in human ovaries can be cultured into fresh eggs.
Much has changed in the 10 years since our first survey of industry researchers. Large companies are now looking to small, nimble ones for services as well as innovation.
A NJ senator and BIO are beating the drum to reinstitute a law that would channel millions into small life science companies around the country.
Is the push for science to save the still flailing economy a threat to scientific research?
Scientists who pursue advanced degrees are typically smart. They are driven. And they are no doubt passionate about their work. But can they cut it in industry?