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  Dr. Jenny Chang recently spoke about how conducting clinical trials with a broader cross section of patients and other research priorities will impact the future of cancer care at Houston Methodist Cancer Center.

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  Nature Outlook: Precision Medicine

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Failed Alzheimer's trial does not kill leading theory of disease

23 November 2016
 
 

The drug, and others based on the 'amyloid hypothesis', are still being tested in other, different trials. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 

UK scientists excited by surprise £2 billion government windfall

23 November 2016
 
 

Cash to include fund modelled on DARPA, the US Pentagon's research arm – but how much will go to basic research is unclear. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 

Malaria vaccine, peatland protection and a string of satellites

23 November 2016
 
 

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The sparrow with four sexes

23 November 2016
 
 

Elaina Tuttle spent her life trying to understand the bizarre chromosome evolution of a common bird — until tragedy struck. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 

NgAgo gene-editing controversy escalates in peer-reviewed papers

23 November 2016
 
 

One paper describes surprising results in zebrafish embryos, another lists failed replication efforts. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 

External brain stimulation goes deep

22 November 2016
 
 

Applying electrical currents to mouse skulls suggests method to activate remote regions in the brain without the need for surgery. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 

Peer-review 'heroes' do lion's share of the work

22 November 2016
 
 

Imbalance exists even though supply of reviewers outstrips demand, study suggests. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 

First Middle Eastern X-ray factory readies for action

22 November 2016
 
 

SESAME project is set to revolutionize science in the region but is strapped for cash. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 

Immigrant and minority scientists shaken by Trump win

22 November 2016
 
 

Worries include job prospects, discrimination — and safety. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 

Stand firm on hormone disruptors

22 November 2016
 
 

Ahead of a key meeting on endocrine-disrupting chemicals, Leonardo Trasande argues that policy must follow the science. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 

Cautious welcome for UK government's vague £2-billion research pledge

21 November 2016
 
 

Questions remain around commitment to boost science investment. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 

Geneticists hope to unlock secrets of bats' complex sounds

18 November 2016
 
 

Project to sequence the DNA of more than 1,000 species seeks to reveal how bats learn to communicate. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 

Brazil's scientists battle to escape 20-year funding freeze

18 November 2016
 
 

Cap at current spending levels could spell 'end of science in Brazil', researchers say. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 

UK politicians demand Brexit guarantee for EU scientists

17 November 2016
 
 

Influential committee says researchers need assurances that they can stay after UK leaves European Union. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 

Laser used to control mouse's brain — and speed up milkshake consumption

17 November 2016
 
 

The ability to control very small groups of neurons could have big implications for brain science. Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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