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The National Academy’s New Members
By Bob Grant | May 2, 2012
Eighty-four new researchers are elected to America’s premier science club.
A New Branch of Life?
By Jef Akst | May 1, 2012
Researchers investigate a microorganism that may warrant a new eukaryotic kingdom in the classification of life.
More Research Money for MDs
By Cristina Luiggi | May 1, 2012
Principal investigators with medical training have a slightly higher NIH funding rate than those with just a PhD.
Sensor Measures Produce Ripeness
By Megan Scudellari | April 30, 2012
The device could help grocers and food distributors better monitor fruits and vegetables.
Call for Diabetes Drug Ban
By Sabrina Richards | April 30, 2012
A consumer advocacy group calls for a ban of a diabetes drug after evidence surfaces that it may increase the risk of cancer.
Extended H5N1 Moratorium?
By Cristina Luiggi | April 30, 2012
A US science official recommends extending moratorium on bird flu studies as well as other types of risky research.
Mad Cow in California
By Edyta Zielinska | April 30, 2012
A variant of the prion that causes bovine spongiform encephalopathy turns up in the United States.
Illegal Genes
By Bob Grant | April 30, 2012
California mulls a state law that would criminalize the unauthorized sharing, storing, or analyzing of genetic data.
Obama’s Plan for a Bioeconomy
By Megan Scudellari | April 27, 2012
The White House announces a strategy to foster development of biological products in fields ranging from medicine to agriculture.
Rare Reptiles Breed in Wild
By Jef Akst | April 27, 2012
Two baby ploughshare tortoises born to parents raised in a captive breeding program are discovered in Madagascar, validating the conservation effort.
