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Former presidential candidate holds extreme views on vaccines, disease research, drug regulation

As monoclonal antibodies roll out, uncertainty about their risks and benefits is dividing physicians

Revised Declaration of Helsinki stresses need for equity, protection of vulnerable groups, and research integrity

The top Democrat on a congressional panel that oversees several research agencies faces a Trump-backed newcomer

Activists allege animal cruelty at Ridglan Farms’s 3200-dog facility

A network of researchers, clinicians, and patient groups wants genetic screening and data access to improve how rare conditions are identified and studied

An evolutionary psychologist talks with Science about his hypothesis on the origin of locking lips

Shoaib Ahmed Malik discusses his work on evolution, extraterrestrials, and more

Giant cicadas’ wing shape evolved millions of years ago to make them nimbler

Journal that is experimenting with peer reviewing but not accepting manuscripts could lose its impact factor

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Push for “data sovereignty” could reshape how scientists share information

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Multiple approaches aim to counteract mutant genes by fixing the faulty RNA they produce

Discovery challenges idea that ancient trade routes only linked lowland oases

Study challenges idea that a “landscape of fear” allows aspen and willows to grow

Inspired by ancient invention of movable type, researchers use blocks of DNA to dramatically increase writing speed

A contest with $300,000 in prize money aims to improve molecular assays needed to test aging treatments

New organization will strive to give Pacific region scholars recognition and support