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Open access publishing has led to researchers paying thousands of dollars to publish their work, limiting funds for research and leaving scientists with hard choices.

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Worms Live Longer with Mitochondria Powered by Light: Preprint

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SARS-CoV-2 in the Air: What’s Known and What Isn’t

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Brain Fog Caused by Long COVID and Chemo Appear Similar

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Opinion: In Defense of Preprints

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Brave New Publishing World

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Opinion: The Problem with Preprints

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A Surge in Pandemic Research Shines a Spotlight on Preprints

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When Researchers Sound the Alarm on Problematic Papers

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Ivermectin (Still) Lacks Scientific Support as a COVID-19 Drug

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How a Forensic Biologist Exposed a DNA Lab Scandal That Shook Australia

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Universe 25 Experiment

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Genetic Basis of Aneuploidy, Which Often Causes Pregnancy Loss, Revealed

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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Transitioning to 3D Cell Models for Better Insights

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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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