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December 2016

Why the 21st Century Cures Act could be disastrous for medicine

by  /  1 December 2016

A new bill threatens to lower the scientific standards that have made the Food and Drug Administration’s approval the gold standard worldwide.

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November 2016

Massive mental health bill faces vote in U.S. Congress

by ,  /  30 November 2016

If passed, the $6.3 billion 21st Century Cures Act would make mental health a national priority.

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Academic couples see upsides to ‘two-body problem’

by  /  14 November 2016

Researchers in a relationship may have trouble finding jobs in the same place, but some pairs see this as an opportunity.

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Specialized grants allow ex-scientists to restart careers

by  /  14 November 2016

After an extended leave from a job, some scientists may struggle to reclaim their careers. A reentry grant can put them back in the game.

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Beyond citations: Why scientists need to engage with public

by  /  14 November 2016

Scientists should regularly relate their work to a broad audience, and universities should support these efforts.

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In scramble for science faculty jobs, timing is key

by  /  14 November 2016

Parlaying a postdoc into one of a dwindling number of faculty positions takes hard work and sheer luck.

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Week of NovemberNov
7th
2016

Standing tall; defying bullies; stronger together

by  /  11 November 2016

Researchers must rally in the wake of Trump’s triumph, scientists harshly critique their colleagues on social media, and women in science are more collaborative than men.

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Hundreds of jobs go unfilled at Food and Drug Administration

The lure of the pharmaceutical industry — along with a slow hiring process — has the Food and Drug Administration’s drug approval team struggling to hire and retain staff.

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Obama task force offers steps to improve mental health coverage

by ,  /  2 November 2016

A presidential task force has made a series of recommendations and provided $9.3 million in funding to help end health care discrimination for individuals with mental health issues or addiction.

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October 2016
Week of OctoberOct
24th
2016

Meaningful mentors; book club; paper money

by  /  28 October 2016

Scientists can learn from ‘mentors’ with autism, schoolgirls on the spectrum pen a book about their experiences, and researchers spot clues that a paper’s authorship was purchased.

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