Money from the NIH’s budget, among others, will be used to care for kids in federal custody.

The agency also declares its intent to better educate the scientific community about sexual harassment.

Despite the Human Genome Project having heralded the exploration of previously unknown human genes, the focus of genetic studies remains narrow.

José Baselga of Memorial Sloan Kettering took millions of dollars from drug and health care companies but did not report the payments in his research articles.

Silicon Valley’s early-stage funding model could address a dearth of opportunities for young investigators just launching new projects.

Scientists can foster new talent, find new funding options, and tap into business opportunities by forging relationships between researchers in emerging, developing and developed nations.

High-profile universities produce fewer papers, and with lesser influence, per federal dollar than less-celebrated recipients of federal funding.

Female PIs apply for fewer grants, but retain support once they get it.

A report recommends the creation of a national committee to oversee universities’ handling of misconduct investigations.