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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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Rising Publication Costs Strain Researchers

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A Guide to Build Impactful Academia-Industry Partnerships

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Criticism of Autism-Gut Microbiome Research Sparks Pushback

Stephanie DeMarco, PhD | | 7 min read

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What’s the Best Cell? Scientists Choose Their Favorites

The Scientist | | 3 min read

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James Watson, Nobel Laureate Who Co-Discovered DNA Structure, Dies at 97

Andrea Lius, PhD | | 2 min read

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Human Neural Organoid Research Needs Better Regulation

Andrea Lius, PhD | | 4 min read

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The US Government Shutdown Will Affect More Than Just Research Funding

The Conversation | | 4 min read

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A Neuron Tickler

Stella Zawistowski | | 1 min read

Research on rewiring neural circuit in fruit flies wins 2025 Eppendorf & Science Prize

Eppendorf | | 1 min read

EVIDENT Launches Sixth Annual Image of the Year Contest

Evident | | 2 min read

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US Could Lose 7 Billion Dollars and Invaluable Research Talent if International Student Enrollments Drop

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 3 min read

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When Reviewer Scarcity Becomes a Reason for Rejection, Scientific Integrity Is at Risk

Brahim Selmaoui, PhD | | 2 min read

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What Scares a Scientist? Researchers Tell Their Terrifying Tales

The Scientist | | 6 min read

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Science Outreach Brings STEM to Communities—But It Also Benefits Researchers

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 8 min read

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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.

Illustration of a hole in the shape of a dollar sign on a blue background. One character is falling into the hole at the bottom of the “S” while another individual is holding another up at the top of the “S”. The image represents the absence of funding for researchers in biotech with the cancellation of the SBIR/STTR program.

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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Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

In this half-day virtual summit, a series of presentations will explore the scientific, regulatory, and operational factors impacting the use of in vitro NAMs in drug discovery.

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Human-Relevant In Vitro Models Enable Predictive Drug Discovery

Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

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