charity

An investigation by Science reveals that charities’ investments support activities opposed to their own missions, such as human health and environmental protection.

Rarity is a strength, not a weakness, when lessons learned from rare disease patients buoy research and development to find cures for more common diseases.

Meet some of the people featured in the May 2018 issue of The Scientist.

In chapter 4, “Building a Cure Machine,” author Victoria Jackson reveals the challenges in launching a foundation focused on funding research on a rare disease.

Ali Guthy, the daughter of cosmetics entrepreneur Victoria Jackson, discusses NMO, the rare autoimmune disease she suffers from.

The proposal draws criticism from higher-education groups.

Breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen is the seventh organization this week to cancel plans to use the venue for fundraising events.

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Several US legislators who voted in favor of a bill that cut federal funding for ALS research have taken the chilly plunge for charity.