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Whole-genome sequencing reveals a wide range of UV-induced DNA changes in human skin cells, and lighter skin collects more mutations, sometimes to “sky high” levels.

The African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative plans to boost inclusion in genomic studies and support a more diverse generation of neuroscientists.

A massive study finds that regional differences in how slaves were treated throughout the Americas are reflected in the DNA of present-day Americans of African descent.

What we can and must do to make science more equitable.

Neutrophil extracellular traps may hold clues to the cause of skin lesions in patients with a painful condition called hidradenitis suppurativa.

The paper’s authors say bias may nevertheless be present in other steps of the granting process.

A painting of the woman who was the source of HeLa cells will be on view at the National Portrait Gallery beginning May 15.

STEM faculties at public universities have an underrepresentation of African Americans, Hispanics, and women, but there are signs of change.

The results of two studies suggest slightly different biases in the review of National Institutes of Health R01 grant applications from minority and/or women researchers.

Reduction in telomere length is associated with stress early on in life and may have a genetic component, researchers find.

Progress in science is dependent on the diversity of its workforce.

If African-American researchers are ever to gain equal opportunities in science, even subtle cases of differential treatment must be stamped out.

An advisory committee urges the federal funding agency to take steps to counter racial bias in the granting process.

A new study reveals that African American researchers are 10 percent less likely to receive funding from the federal agency than their white peers.