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The Scientist interviews evolutionary biologist Carles Vilà about how a large genomic inversion detected in common quail affects the birds’ physical characteristics and migratory behaviors.

Scientists face the ramifications of the country’s departure from the European Union, from delays in laboratory supplies to difficulties hiring international students and faculty.

A large genome-wide association study in East Asians uncovers novel genetic links to depression, calling attention to the consequences of underrepresentation of non-European groups in genetic research data.

The plan’s signatories seek to make the results of their funded research available to all, but some scientists say the transition to open access has led to climbing publication fees and could exacerbate global disparities.

The funding agency for basic research had been led by an interim president for more than a year.

The recent move of the European Medicines Agency from London to Amsterdam is a reflection of the city’s vibrant life sciences and health sector and supporting industries.

Scientifically groundless regulations could undercut the potential of gene-edited crops, much as they have with GMOs.

Microscopic analysis of charred, shapeless lumps from archaeological sites revealed ancient cereal grains that may have undergone malting to make beer.

Born of researchers’ frustration with not being able to contribute during the pandemic, Crowdfight COVID-19 has matched hundreds of SARS-CoV-2 projects with people who can help.

Mauro Ferrari says the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is inadequate, but ERC members claim his proposals didn’t align with the mission of the council.

The plan to revitalize the European innovation landscape is entering a transition.

A newly hatched bearded vulture chick is part of an effort to reintroduce the declining species across Europe.

The number of measles cases this year is already more than all of the cases reported in 2018.

Just half of respondents in Eastern Europe agree that vaccines are safe.

The fish continue to spawn over a large area despite a drop in their numbers, a study finds.

Demonstrations took place in the country’s capital on Tuesday following what many researchers see as a threat to academic freedom.

Scientists say that increasingly rigorous licensing procedures have complicated research efforts—and in some cases, stopped experiments completely.

A funder-driven push for freely accessible scholarly literature has divided the scientific community.

Nearly three dozen Nobel laureates and Fields Medal winners sign a letter to the UK Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission.