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How a Forensic Biologist Exposed a DNA Lab Scandal That Shook Australia

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As Neural Organoid Research Accelerates, Scientists Discuss Ethics

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Rising Publication Costs Strain Researchers

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Scientists Oppose NSF’s New Graduate Fellowship Priority

Kerry Grens | | 2 min read

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Self-Experimentation in the Time of COVID-19

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In COVID-19–Hit Africa, Agricultural Research Feels the Pinch

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MeTooSTEM Leader Admits to Faking Twitter Account

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Study: Test College Students for Coronavirus Every Two Days

Shawna Williams | | 3 min read

Most Members of Federal Fetal Tissue Ethics Panel Oppose Abortion

Lisa Winter | | 3 min read

Molecular Imaging Pioneer, Sanjiv “Sam” Gambhir, Dies at 57

Lisa Winter | | 3 min read

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Foreign Researchers Accused of Hiding Links to Chinese Military

Amanda Heidt | | 3 min read

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Debora MacKenzie | | 3 min read

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Publishers Develop Inclusive Name-Change Policies

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

Congressional inaction has led to the expiration of the federal government’s SBIR/STTR program, cutting off a biotechnology lifeline.

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Universe 25 Experiment

A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

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Genetic Basis of Aneuploidy, Which Often Causes Pregnancy Loss, Revealed

Studying over 100,000 embryos revealed genetic factors behind chromosome segregation issues that lead to aneuploidy, informing future risk screening and intervention.

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Human-Relevant In Vitro Models Enable Predictive Drug Discovery

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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