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As Neural Organoid Research Accelerates, Scientists Discuss Ethics

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

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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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Opinion: The Problem with Researchers Hoarding Resources

Jose ValdezandSandeep Sharma | | 4 min read

In the 1920s, the Institute for Sexual Research in Berlin was a haven for queer people, many of whom came to the institute seeking to express their identities without fear of being imprisoned. This undated photo depicts a costume party at the institute; its founder, Magnus Hirschfeld (second from right, in glasses), can be seen holding hands with his partner, Karl Giese (center).

Trans Medicine, 1919

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 3 min read

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Opinion: Science Needs Better Fraud Detection—And More Whistleblowers

Aman MajmudarandUndark | | 5 min read

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What Happens to Science When Model Organisms Become Endangered?

Dan Robitzski | | 9 min read

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Researchers Transplant Human Neurons into Rat Brains

Katherine Irving | | 2 min read

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What’s Next for Ancient DNA Studies After the Nobel?

Mary PrendergastandThe Conversation | | 4 min read

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Birth of The Pill, 1956–1960

Andy Carstens | | 2 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.

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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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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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How Fat Type Shapes Hypertension Risk

Promoting brown fat activity could counteract hypertension by reshaping the molecular signals that govern vascular stiffness.

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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.

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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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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