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The Scientist | Apr 1, 2018 | 3 min read
Meet some of the people featured in the April 2018 issue of The Scientist.
Oxford University to Study Marijuana
Kerry Grens | Mar 20, 2017 | 1 min read
Academics partner with a biotech firm to investigate cannabinoids and develop potential therapeutics.
Capsule Reviews
Bob Grant | Apr 1, 2014 | 3 min read
Cancer Virus, A Window on Eternity, Murderous Minds, and The Extreme Life of the Sea
Next Generation: Seeing Brain Tumors
Jef Akst | Feb 27, 2014 | 3 min read
A new camera system supports the visualization of gliomas stained with Tumor Paint, a chlorotoxin-based imaging agent that’s currently in clinical trials.
Week in Review: August 5–9
Jef Akst | Aug 9, 2013 | 5 min read
Flu researchers propose H7N9 studies; NIH makes deal to share HeLa genome; herbal “remedies” can cause cancer; scientists record grid cell activity in humans
Speaking of Science
The Scientist | Apr 1, 2012 | 2 min read
April 2012's selection of notable quotes
Low Oxygen Saves Irradiated Brain?
Hannah Waters | Jan 18, 2012 | 2 min read
Whole brain radiation therapy costs mice some of their cognitive abilities, but treatment with low-oxygen air revives their reasoning skills.
Top 7 in Aging Research
Edyta Zielinska | Sep 13, 2011 | 2 min read
A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in aging research and related areas, from Faculty of 1000
Top 7 in Neuroscience
Tia Ghose | Aug 23, 2011 | 3 min read
A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in neuroscience, from Faculty of 1000
Best in Academia, 2011
The Scientist | Jul 1, 2011 | 1 min read
Meet some of the finalists of this year's Best Places to Work in Academia survey.
2011 World Science Festival: A look back
The Scientist | Jun 10, 2011 | 5 min read
The Scientist covered some of the events that made this year's festival memorable.