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Coronavirus Precautions Stifle Research
Coronavirus Precautions Stifle Research
Organizers have cancelled conferences, COVID-19 quarantines have prevented some scientists in China from visiting their labs, and travel restrictions have left researchers stranded.
Organizers have cancelled conferences, COVID-19 quarantines have prevented some scientists in China from visiting their labs, and travel restrictions have left researchers stranded.
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FDA Now Allows Certain Lab Animals to Be Retired and Adopted
Lisa Winter | Feb 11, 2020 | 2 min read
Current bills in Congress would apply similar provisions to all federal agencies.
USDA Labs’ Move to Kansas City Might Be Illegal
Kerry Grens | Aug 6, 2019 | 2 min read
An inspector general finds that the agency was supposed to have received congressional approval before relocating facilities out of Washington, DC.
How the Midterm Elections’ Results Affect Science
Ashley P. Taylor | Nov 7, 2018 | 2 min read
The Democrats’ takeover of the House inspires hope for science-based policies, but voters struck down several ballot initiatives to counteract climate change.
When Should Service Dogs Be Admitted into the Lab?
Jef Akst | Nov 1, 2018 | 10+ min read
Becoming a neuroscientist with a service dog by your side presents numerous challenges. Joey Ramp, who went back to college to study her own post-traumatic stress disorder, is learning this the hard way.
Researchers Take Action to End Airlines’ Restrictions on Lab Animals
Katarina Zimmer | Sep 21, 2018 | 2 min read
United Airlines, British Airways, China Southern Airlines, and Qatar Airways face a formal complaint over their refusal to transport animals for scientific research.
Interior Department’s Screen of Meeting Abstracts Called Censorship
Kerry Grens | Jun 16, 2018 | 1 min read
USGS scientists need approval from a political appointee before they can present research at two big geological conferences.