Some H5N1 and H7N9 bird flu viruses could be one mutation away from spreading efficiently between humans.
Some H5N1 and H7N9 bird flu viruses could be one mutation away from spreading efficiently between humans.
Scientists discover gene behind an inherited muscle disorder by studying zebrafish embryos.
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Meet some of the people featured in the June 2013 issue of The Scientist.
Publishers need to be proactive about detecting and deterring copied text.
Scientists working in developing nations who engage in capacity building find it bolsters the lives of locals and their own work.
Research misconduct is not limited to the developed world, but few countries anywhere are responding adequately.
Turning cell phones into basic research tools can improve health care in the developing world.
Researchers use DNA from ancient tooth tartar to chart changes in the bacterial communities that have lived in human mouths for 8,000 years.
As new infections surface and spread, science meets the challenges with ingenuity and adaptation.