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Scientists Predict “Brain Drain” From States That Ban Abortion
Scientists Predict “Brain Drain” From States That Ban Abortion
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, numerous researchers have announced plans to either vacate or decline career opportunities in states where abortion is or will soon be illegal.
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, numerous researchers have announced plans to either vacate or decline career opportunities in states where abortion is or will soon be illegal.
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Supreme Court Nominee Draws Concern from Environmentalists
Catherine Offord | Jul 10, 2018 | 2 min read
President Trump’s pick, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, has often opposed court involvement in environmental and health regulations.
Supreme Court Reinstates Trump Travel Ban
Bob Grant | Jun 26, 2017 | 2 min read
The judges’ decision allows exceptions that may permit scientists’ travel from the blocked countries.
Myriad, Post Mortem
The Scientist Staff | May 31, 2016 | 1 min read
David Schwartz of the Illinois Institute of Technology-Chicago, Kent College of Law, discusses the impact of the US Supreme Court unanimously striking down Myriad Genetics' patent of human BRCA genes and tests to detect mutations in them.
Governing Science
Abby Olena, PhD | Dec 30, 2013 | 5 min read
How the US government impacted life science research in 2013
Criminal Hype
Kerry Grens | Sep 25, 2013 | 2 min read
Overstating the benefits of a drug lands a former biotech executive in home detention.
Speaking of Science
The Scientist Staff | Aug 1, 2013 | 2 min read
August 2013's selection of notable quotes
Another Lawsuit over Genetic Tests
Kate Yandell | Jul 11, 2013 | 2 min read
Myriad Genetics, the company originally behind tests for the cancer-associated BRCA mutations, is suing two competitors for patent infringement.
Speaking of Science
The Scientist Staff | Jul 1, 2013 | 2 min read
July 2013's selection of notable quotes
Gene Patents Decision: Everybody Wins
Jeffrey M. Perkel | Jun 18, 2013 | 5 min read
Last week’s Supreme Court decision to invalidate patents on human genes was a win for patients, independent researchers, and even the wider biotech industry.
Opinion: On Patenting Genes
Joan Ellis | Jun 18, 2013 | 5 min read
The scientific community and the impact of the Myriad Genetics Supreme Court decision
Week in Review, June 10–14
Bob Grant | Jun 14, 2013 | 4 min read
Supreme Court says no patenting (natural) genes; brain-computer interfaces mimic motor learning in brain; regenerating finger tips; gene therapy goes deeper; NIH needs more diversity; cross-border collaboration
Supreme Court Nixes Patenting Human Genes
Dan Cossins | Jun 13, 2013 | 2 min read
The Justices have decided that isolated sequences of human DNA are not eligible for patent protection, but rules that artificial sequences can be patented.
Supreme Court OKs DNA Collection on Arrest
Dan Cossins | Jun 4, 2013 | 2 min read
Top justices rule that police have the right to take DNA swabs from people who are arrested, even before they are convicted.
Supreme Court Sides with Monsanto
Kate Yandell | May 15, 2013 | 2 min read
The justices unanimously upheld Monsanto’s patent rights on Roundup Ready seeds.
Supreme Court Considers Gene Patents
Dan Cossins | Apr 16, 2013 | 2 min read
A decision will not be reached until later in the year, but the United States’ top justices appear to be inclined to rule against the validity of patenting human genes.
Genetic Privacy for Suspects?
Dan Cossins | Feb 12, 2013 | 1 min read
In an upcoming hearing, the US Supreme Court will decide on whether police can take DNA samples from suspects who have not been convicted.
Supreme Court Rejects Stem Cell Case
Jef Akst | Jan 8, 2013 | 1 min read
The highest court in the country has declined to hear an appeal regarding the federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research, allowing such spending to continue.
hESC Opponents File with Supreme Court
Jef Akst | Oct 11, 2012 | 2 min read
Scientists fighting the federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research bring their case before the country’s highest court.
Memory Not Reliable, Court Says
Cristina Luiggi | Jul 30, 2012 | 1 min read
New Jersey judges are now required to explain to jurors that the human memory is prone to errors.