Robert Redfield emphasized the importance of science and data in meeting with employees.

A few kilograms of DNA could theoretically store all of humanity’s data, but there are practical challenges to overcome.

Researchers devise numerous strategies to encode information into nucleic acids.

A new screening tool flags dozens of papers with potential errors.

Sorting out which data sets are clinical-grade is key to helping patients.

From tossing out cross-contaminated cell lines to flagging genomic misnomers, a push is on to tidy up biomedical research.

Aging research would greatly benefit from consistently making annotated life span data available.

Highlights from a webinar held by The Scientist to discuss the role of antibody validation and cataloging in improving data reproducibility

Policies instituted by the National Institutes of Health have led to more data sharing in the life sciences, according to a new report.

From research results to electronic health records, biomedical data are becoming increasingly accessible. How can scientists best capitalize on the information deluge?

The international Global Alliance for Genomics and Health will be using a programming interface developed by the Internet giant to help its stakeholders analyze genomic data.

Leading medical and research centers around the world announce a plan to share massive amounts of genetic and clinical information.

Some are worried that psychologists have become addicted to sound-bite results.

A trip through the transcriptome

Meet some of the people featured in the July 2011 issue of The Scientist.

By The Scientist staff | April 1, 2011