A newly developed drug, modeled after a bacteria-infecting virus, is less likely to become antibiotic resistant.
A newly developed drug, modeled after a bacteria-infecting virus, is less likely to become antibiotic resistant.
A new survey finds a high incidence of sexual harassment and rape among women doing anthropological field work.
This dramatic science fiction film follows a grieving father using his research to understand his infant son’s gruesome death—and explores the culture and ethics of science along the way.
The insect-inspired dance by choreographer Paul Taylor strikes the perfect balance between six-legged realism and artistic fancy.
Advances in genomics and cancer biology will alter the design of human cancer studies.
| April 1, 2013
Meet some of the people featured in the April 2013 issue of The Scientist.
A decade into the age of genomics, science is generating a flood of data that will help in the quest to eradicate the disease.
The regulatory body that licenses drugs for use in the European Union is devising a policy that will require the publication of some clinical trial data.
A Portuguese professor explores the poisons and potions of opera.
Does the preference of many scientists to only hear talks from successful institutions limit the reach of innovation?