The journal undertook a self-assessment, finding men have more success than women with all-male review panels.

A judge throws out several of researcher Beverly Emerson’s claims, but the case proceeds.

Several members of senior management at the prestigious UK research center face claims of sexism and mistreatment of staff.

Activists are protesting imbalanced conferences, editorial boards, and other professional activities by refusing to join.

A third case against the biomedical institute will be heard in court.

Genetics pioneer Craig Venter is not named as a defendant, but the company he founded alleges that he stole trade secrets.

His decision came as an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against him was ongoing.  

An investigation of 2.7 million patent submissions in the U.S. finds gender disparities throughout the application process.

Elizabeth Blackburn announced in December that she would step down from the role following gender discrimination lawsuits brought by faculty.