Teamwork is good for science — but maybe not for young researchers’ careers
Science is a team sport, and those teams are getting larger. While that expansion might…
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Opinion: Leveraging scientific excellence to improve investment decisions
To invest is to embrace an unpredictable future, filled with risks and uncertainties. To navigate…
STAT+: The biggest misconception about CTE, according to a leading brain trauma expert
This week, the late National Hockey League veteran Greg Johnson was diagnosed with chronic traumatic…
The 42 best books and podcasts on health and science to check out this summer
Summer is officially here, and whether you’re relaxing in the great outdoors or riding out…
STAT+: Former MIT biologist David Sabatini, forced out after sexual harassment accusations, to lead new Boston team
Former MIT and Whitehead Institute star biologist David Sabatini, who lost his lofty positions after…
STAT+: NIH postdocs will get a raise next year — but not as much as they hoped
The National Institutes of Health will raise the minimum salary for postdoctoral researchers to $61,008…
STAT+: Harvard longevity scientist sparks furor with claim about reversing aging in dogs
Renowned Harvard University geneticist and longevity researcher David Sinclair recently made an astonishing assertion: Scientists…
STAT+: A flurry of research misconduct cases has universities scrambling to protect themselves
There was a time when an allegation of data mishandling, scientific misconduct, or just a…
STAT+: From a small town in Wales, a scientific sleuth has shaken Dana-Farber — and elevated the issue of research integrity
PONTYPRIDD, Wales — The blog post that has shaken the leadership of Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer…
STAT+: For-profit biomedical institute, backed by billionaires, launches in Cambridge to speed drug discovery
A team of high-powered scientists and billionaire investors said Friday that they’re launching a biomedical…
NIH panel calls for fewer, better-paid postdocs in bid to halt loss of scientists to industry
A National Institutes of Health working group on Friday recommended a sizable increase in salaries…
STAT+: Life scientists’ flight to biotech labs stalls important academic research
Step inside Natasha Sheybani’s office at the University of Virginia, where she runs a bioengineering…
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One-quarter of Americans have little to no confidence in scientists to act in public’s best interests, per report
America’s trust in scientists and positive views of science has continued to decline, according to…
STAT+: Former MIT biologist, who lost positions after engaging in a prohibited sexual relationship, accepts new science position in Prague
Former MIT and Whitehead Institute star biologist David Sabatini, who lost his positions after he…
After Gaza tweet, firing of life sciences journal editor sparks freedom of speech concerns
Pioneering life sciences journal eLife finds itself at the center of a white-hot furor after…
Watch: A conversation with the 2023 STAT Wunderkinds
Each year, STAT sets out to celebrate the unheralded heroes of science and medicine, poring…
He was named a MacArthur ‘genius’ fellow for research on gene regulation, but still has imposter syndrome
The youngest of this year’s class of MacArthur “genius grant” fellows, 35-year-old Jason Buenrostro was…
STAT+: Nobel Prize, in a rarity, celebrates a fruitful and durable partnership
The most noteworthy aspect of awarding the Nobel Prize in medicine or physiology to two…
Exodus of life scientists from academia reaches historic levels, new data show
New data released Thursday by the National Science Foundation show the exodus of young life…
STAT+: Graduate students accuse University of California of wage theft, just months after strike was settled
University of California graduate students were thrilled last December when they won what they thought…
STAT+: The first complete sequence of Y chromosome offers chance to solve longstanding genetic mysteries
Two years ago, when an international team of scientists announced it had finally sequenced and…
Listen: How Long Island became the ‘eugenics capital of the world’
The study of eugenics wasn’t born on Long Island — it’s closer to say it…
Opinion: Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and the new standards of scientific conduct
Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne, who will step down from his position Aug. 31, was initially…
Stanford president’s abrupt departure after research misconduct investigation sparks debate
After Stanford University president and prominent neuroscientist Marc Tessier-Lavigne announced he would resign following an…
STAT+: Stanford president’s departure begs the question: Who takes the credit — or blame — in team science?
The resignation of Marc Tessier-Lavigne as president of Stanford University following an investigation into irregularities…
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Stanford president to resign after investigation finds he failed to ‘decisively and forthrightly’ correct research
In an abrupt turn, Stanford president and renowned neuroscientist Marc Tessier-Lavigne announced Wednesday that he…
STAT+: Global controversy heats up the race to build human embryos from stem cells
Earlier this month, a British journalist broke the news that researchers had taken a major…
Opinion: Peter Hotez is not alone: Online harassment of doctors is a public health issue
Father’s Day weekend was anything but calm on Twitter, which erupted as vaccine expert Peter…
Academia’s postdoc system is teetering, imperiling efforts to diversify life sciences
For young life scientists hoping to land a prestigious faculty job in academia, postdoctoral research…
Expansive investigation into Stanford president’s past research will be ‘substantially complete’ by mid-July
An investigation by a special committee of Stanford’s board of trustees into alleged scientific misconduct…
STAT Wunderkinds discuss high-impact research, resilience, and social justice
Elenoe “Crew” Smith used to faint at the sight of blood. Still, she knew from…
Discrimination lawsuit against HHMI spotlights barriers faced by scientists with disabilities
University of Michigan pediatric neurologist Vivian Cheung made a name for herself studying rare genetic…
Scientists, going on a bear hunt, find a potential way to treat deadly blood clots
Like many cardiologists, Manuela Thienel spends most days in the chlorinated, temperature-controlled halls of a…
Opinion: In a world of synthetic biology, publishing virus DNA sequences may mean perishing
The wholly synthetic mRNA vaccines for Covid-19 saved nearly 20 million lives in just their…
STAT+: Research misconduct allegations put Stanford’s president — and science — under an uncomfortable spotlight
STANFORD, Calif. — It’s the one thing everyone knows. And it’s the last thing people…
Opinion: Strengthen science by funding living evidence synthesis
A recent high-profile paper suggesting that science is becoming dramatically less disruptive set the academic…
‘That is my dream’: Scientist who uncovered likely leading cause of MS wants to tackle ALS next
Alberto Ascherio began his career as a young doctor treating tropical diseases in South American…
Opinion: Disruptive science is leaping forward, not limping along
A recent study and accompanying news story in the preeminent journal Nature provocatively concludes that…
STAT+: Inside the fall of star MIT scientist David Sabatini
The 7 a.m. Acela out of South Station in Boston trembled along the rails toward…
STAT+: After bullying allegations, Eric Lander will return to run a lab at the Broad Institute
After nearly a year of public silence and private speculation over Eric Lander’s next act,…
Mistakes happen in research papers. But corrections often don’t
Mistakes happen — in life, in the lab, and, inevitably, in research papers, too. Journals…
STAT+: Eric Lander’s next act: leading a nonprofit set on solving thorny scientific challenges
In January 2021, when President Biden tapped Eric Lander to serve as the White House…
New concerns about a paper co-authored by Stanford president prompt journal to take a ‘closer look’
The journal Cell is opening its own review of research co-authored by Stanford University president…
Image manipulation in science is suddenly in the news. But these cases are hardly rare
In 2004, Mike Rossner and Kenneth Yamada, two top editors at the Journal of Cell…
STAT+: ‘This actually changes everything’: Altered image in 1999 paper raises potential peril for Stanford president
New findings of altered images in research co-authored by Stanford University president Marc Tessier-Lavigne add…
Stanford is investigating its president over allegations of research misconduct
Stanford University has opened an investigation into its president, Marc Tessier-Lavigne, a renowned neuroscientist and…
STAT+: Nectar bats are ‘wonderful, majestic’ and sugar-obsessed. This researcher wants to know how they stay healthy
Nectar bats may have nature’s biggest sweet tooth. Each night, the creatures scour the jungle…
The scientist behind Pfizer’s Covid vaccine says a flu pandemic is only a matter of time
BOSTON — Even after leading the charge combating the worst pandemic in a century, vaccine…
STAT+: 5 looming questions about the exodus of young life scientists from academia
The unprecedented departure of young life science Ph.D.s and postdocs from academia raises all sorts…
University of California academic workers go out on strike to demand higher wages
Any other Monday morning, Josh Mesfin would have been in the lab, performing surgery on…