Research Ethics

Detecting Research Misconduct in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 2 min read

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The Evolution of Microbe Teachers and AI Cheaters

Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | | 2 min read

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Detection or Deception: The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Research Misconduct

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 10+ min read

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Universe 25 Experiment

Annie Melchor | | 5 min read

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How should we proceed with image-analyzing AI?

Ida Emilie Steinmark, PhD | | 2 min read

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Should the scientific community abandon the 14-day rule for research on human embryos?

Ida Emilie Steinmark, PhD | | 2 min read

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Addressing the Problematic Past of Animal Behavior Research

Holly Root-Gutteridge, PhDandAnna Korzeniowska | | 4 min read

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Remembering Those We Lost in 2022

Lisa Winter | | 5 min read

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The Top Retractions of 2022

Ellie KincaidandRetraction Watch | | 5 min read

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Can Plants See? In the Wake of a Controversial Study, the Answer’s Still Unclear

Christie Wilcox, PhD | | 10+ min read

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Exosome Scientist Douglas Taylor Stole and Mislabeled Images: Report

Katherine Irving | | 2 min read

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Q&A: Gathering Diverse Microbiome Samples

Katherine Irving | | 8 min read

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The Biggest Breakthroughs in Cell Biology in 2025

From microglia reprogramming to immune cell-based diagnostics, 2025 was a big year for breakthroughs in cell biology.

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The Gollum Effect: 44 Percent of Scientists Report Territorial Research Experiences

Survey data showed that hoarding research topics and resources, termed the Gollum effect, has a lasting impact on trainees and perpetuates a toxic research culture.

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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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What Happens When a Fly Lands on Your Food?

Flies carrying disease-causing microbes will likely contaminate the food they touch, but different factors determine whether the person who eats it will get sick.

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Explore the latest in cell culture supplies, from tried and tested classics to cutting-edge innovative products.

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Driving Innovation with Cell Culture Essentials

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December 2025, Issue 1

Wooden Neurons: An Artistic Vision of the Brain

A neurobiologist, who loves the morphology of cells, turns these shapes into works of art made from wood.

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Human iPSC-derived Models for Neurodegenerative Disease Research

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Exploring the Inflammatory Tumor Microenvironment

Within the tumor microenvironment, networks of cells and molecular signals form a dynamic landscape that drives disease progression.

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