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A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in biochemistry and related areas, from Faculty of 1000

Bacteria may be able to exchange large molecules -- including those that confer antibiotic resistance -- via microscopic tubes, but some researchers are skeptical

A "heroic" five-month study reveals the secrets of black bear hibernation

The Lab, a new interactive film from the Office of Research Integrity, is a fresh approach to research misconduct training

The practice and funding of science may change drastically when humanity enters an era of energy crisis, in which cheap oil is but a distant memory

Human DNA sequences are found in nearly a quarter of the publically-available non-primate genomes, emphasizing the need for better quality control measures

A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in cell biology and related areas, from Faculty of 1000

Meet the species whose DNA has recently been sequenced

Early embryonic development differs between mice and cows, suggesting mice may not reflect mammalian development as well as scientists had believed

Researchers show how stem cells in hair follicles can transform into cancer while helping to heal an injury

In light of this month's feature on parasitic worms used to treat disease, we present a snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in related fields from Faculty of 1000

Scientists discover a key mechanism in the final stages of human cell division