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US Research Funding Under Fire

Researchers shared their concerns about changes to federal funding and their solutions to raise awareness about these issues.

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How to Sustain Drug Discovery Research Amid Federal Budget Cuts

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NIH Scientists Issue ‘Bethesda Declaration’ to Protest Research Politicization

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Scientists Find Their Voices to Rally Support for Research

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Federal Employee Firings Threaten the Future of American Research, Scientists Fear

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Plant Biologist Jane Silverthorne Dies at 69

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Scientists Consider How Overturning Roe Might Affect Research

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Major, Groundbreaking Increase in Hype in Grant Applications

Christie Wilcox, PhD | | 3 min read

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No More Paywalls on Federally Funded Research: White House

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NSF Grant Funding Is Racially Biased, Study Finds

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ARPA-H to Be Within NIH but Independently Managed by HHS

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 3 min read

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UNC Research Chief Admits to Plagiarism, Resigns

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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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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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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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Human-Relevant In Vitro Models Enable Predictive Drug Discovery

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

In this webinar, scientists will discuss innovations that are unlocking new insights into immunity.

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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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