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PubPeer commenters have flagged more than 100 papers from branches of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research for apparent image duplication and other issues.

The most extensive global survey of plant extinctions to date reveals cause for concern.

Nine months after a fire destroyed priceless collections, scientists are working restore the archives and keep their research afloat.

The move reflects scientists using more cell lines and organoids in genetic research, although some experts disagree with the decision to scale back the use of animal models.

The unapproved crop is resistant to glyphosate in the weedkiller Roundup, but doesn’t seem to have entered the food supply.

Two research groups demonstrate that in Caenorhabditis elegans, behavioral traits can be passed down through the germline to future generations, even though they aren’t hard-wired.

The decision may facilitate the agency cracking down more effectively on the unproven interventions these companies sell.

Changing policy has left academics uncertain about what is legal for foreign involvement in research, and increased hostility and bureaucracy have led students and scholars to seek opportunities elsewhere.

Most of the genetic alterations are harmless, but some may contribute to cancer.

Sequences from dozens of ancient remains from Siberia reveal the closest ancient relative of Native Americans found outside of North America.

External researchers funded by US federal grants can continue their experiments under tighter scrutiny.

It is a violation of publishing ethics to use the peer review comments of one journal to mature a manuscript and submit to another with a higher impact factor.