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Stem-cell biologist Dr. Haruko Obokata who claimed to have discovered a simple and inexpensive way of producing stem cells, the STAP (Stimulus-triggered acquisition of…
The STAP case scandal: Researcher Haruko Obokata resigns after failing to reproduce her findings
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The article offers some suggestions on aspects of experimental research that are important, especially from the perspective of making the study reproducible. The…
The most important career question a researcher faces is that of choosing between exploring non-research-based positions and continuing with research. A non-academic…
Stepping out into the world – Career navigation advice for researchers
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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…
This post explains how to print temperatures, seconds, and primers in describing a polymerase chain reaction.
Tips on specifying the steps of a polymerase chain reaction for thermocycles and primers
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The article discusses a few points of style related to bacterial nomenclature.
Can the high host specificity of phages be used to our advantage, in order to establish a preventive and therapeutic method for some chronic diseases?
Phage therapy: A novel therapeutic strategy for chronic diseases
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A brief review of the scope and special features of a new learner's dictionary from Oxford University Press, meant for learners of academic English.
 English for academic writing: A helpful dictionary for researchers
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Quick facts about the journal Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications (BBRC): Quick facts and submission tips
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This article covers the basic points of style authors should note while using the names of species in research papers.