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The most difficult aspect of research is to find a good problem to work on, says Dr. Tim Hunt

Dr. Tim Hunt is renowned for his work on cell cycle regulation for which he won the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Dr. Lee Hartwell and Dr. Paul…
The most difficult aspect of research is to find a good problem to work on, says Dr. Tim Hunt
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"My goal is to make sure your manuscript is ready to go!"

After Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biology, Lavanya Rajgopalan obtained a Ph.D. in Biophysics/Biochemistry in 2005, and proceeded to post-doctoral training and a…
"My goal is to make sure your manuscript is ready to go!"
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"Gotcha reviewing": Do journals err on the side of rejection rather than acceptance?

Journal rejection is considered a natural part of the publication process. However, top-tier journals are more inclined toward rejecting a paper than accepting it, which…
"Gotcha reviewing": Do journals err on the side of rejection rather than acceptance?
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"Clarity of thought will bring in clarity in writing."

Anuradha Alahari holds a PhD degree in microbiology and has 20 years of diverse post-doctoral research experience in biochemistry, infectious diseases and neurobiology…
"Clarity of thought will bring in clarity in writing."
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Scandals galore in stem cell research: a fresh perspective

Why is stem cell research surrounded by scandals and why do the controversies have serious implications on science? Dr. Xuejun Sun, experienced researcher and Associate…
Scandals galore in stem cell research: a fresh perspective
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Looking forward: A new formula designed to measure your future h index

A group of three researchers affiliated to different institutions in Chicago, IL, recently published a paper in Nature, in which they have proposed a new formula that…
Looking forward: A new formula designed to measure your future h index
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"We are here to help you through the publication process."

Shivanee Shah comes from a family of medical doctors. As such, the natural career course was to choose the science/biology field. However, Shivanee broke the tradition…
"We are here to help you through the publication process."
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The future of science: 5 Predicted global trends in R&D expenditure and research output

Research and development (R&D) is crucial to scientific progress. Moreover, the investment of nations on R&D is highly discussed in international circles as it…
The future of science: 5 Predicted global trends in R&D expenditure and research output
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Peer review rigging: Should authors be allowed to suggest peer reviewers? [Download paper on preventing peer review scams]

The pressure to publish has led some authors to exploit the peer review system and indulge in peer review rigging. These scandals have prompted discussions among experts…
Peer review rigging: Should authors be allowed to suggest peer reviewers? [Download paper on preventing peer review scams]
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DOAJ takes steps to keep predatory publishers at bay

The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), a website that lists open access journals, has announced that all the journals listed in their directory will need to…