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A tiny pilot study found that so-called chameleon vines mimicked plastic leaves, but experts say poor study design and conflicts of interest undermine the report.

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Do Invertebrates Have Emotions?

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NYU Defends Against Backlash Over Potential Hire

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UK Funding Agency Apologizes for Role in Researchfish Controversy

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Eric Lander Allegedly Bullied, Disrespected Staff

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Ancient DNA Boom Underlines a Need for Ethical Frameworks

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Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Convicted of Fraud

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When Researchers Sound the Alarm on Problematic Papers

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Q&A: Parachute Science in Coral Reef Research

A Challenge Trial for COVID-19 Would Not Be the First of Its Kind

Surgisphere Sows Confusion About Another Unproven COVID-19 Drug

Cloning Scientist Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

Fixing the Flaws in Animal Research

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Culling Wildlife for the Sake of Research

How to Separate the Science From the (Jerk) Scientist

Image of the Day: Henrietta Lacks

Donald Seldin, “Intellectual Father” of UT Southwestern, Dies

Scientists in Chile Protest Mummy Study

Interim CNRS President Removed, Faces Data Manipulation Allegations

Investigation Questions Transparency for Failed TB Vax

Identifying Predatory Publishers

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Universe 25 Experiment

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What are the Risks and Benefits of a Cold Plunge?

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Mitochondrial DNA: A Maternal Legacy That Helps Trace the Past and Diagnose the Future

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A Man Who Survived Hundreds of Snakebites Helped Scientists Develop a Potent Antivenom

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Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

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Exploring the Gut-Lung Axis in Health and Disease

Exploring the Gut-Lung Axis in Health and Disease

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Study Confirms Safety of Genetically Modified T Cells

A long-term study of nearly 800 patients demonstrated a strong safety profile for T cells engineered with viral vectors.

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Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

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Making Real-Time PCR More Straightforward

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Characterizing Immune Memory to COVID-19 Vaccination

Characterizing Immune Memory to COVID-19 Vaccination

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Applied Biosystems™ VeriFlex™ System: True Temperature Control for PCR Protocols

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