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The US Government Shutdown Will Affect More Than Just Research Funding

The 2025 government shutdown has halted grants, delayed research, and risks long-term damage to innovation, education, and the US’s global scientific competitiveness.

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From the Front Lines at Harvard: Battling Trump's Attack on Science

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Stand Up for Science: US Researchers Mobilize in National Protests

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What Does a Career in Science Policy Entail?

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 5 min read

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From Lab Coat to Legislation

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 2 min read

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Biotechs Bolster Biosecurity to Safeguard the Future of Nucleic Acid Sequencing

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 10 min read

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No More Paywalls on Federally Funded Research: White House

Shawna Williams | | 2 min read

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Eric Lander Allegedly Bullied, Disrespected Staff

Amanda Heidt | | 4 min read

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Opinion: Policymakers’ Harmful Anti-China Obsession

Christopher Tonnu Jackson | | 3 min read

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Opinion: Scientists Must Combat Scientific Dogmatism

Ahmed Alkhateeb | | 5 min read

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US Senate Passes Bill for Nearly $250 Billion in Science Funding

Christie Wilcox, PhD | | 2 min read

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USDA Only Carries Out Partial Inspections of Some Animal Labs

Catherine Offord | | 2 min read

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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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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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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

Lurking in the vast expanse of the ocean and buried deep in the Siberian permafrost, there are giants—not blue whales and mammoths, but giant viruses.

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New “Kill Test” Could Help Screen Better Antibiotics

A new single cell-based screening tool evaluates how well antibiotics kill bacteria and may help researchers determine which drugs perform best in patients.

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

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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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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

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