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The perverse legacy of participation in human genomic research
The story of how one person became the majority source of DNA for the Human Genome Project encapsulates 20th-century researchers’ attitudes toward donor consent, the author says.
Announcing the winners of the Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ Motifs bioart competition
The 12 winning works of art to be featured in the 2025 ASBMB calendar were selected from 37 entries received from scientists in both academia and industry at all career stages with submissions coming from as far away as Pakistan and Brazil.
The fourth third of my career: Living the dream
After a few decades of being a professor, Jonathan Monroe thought it would be fun to return to the life of a postdoc after retiring. Here’s how he did it.
Advice for first-year grad students
A second-year and a fourth-year grad student share their tips on choosing the right lab, getting through tough courses, keeping up with your non-research interests and more.
Introducing the ASBMB Active Site
This virtual community platform is designed to allow members to share exciting news and updates and connect with colleagues who share their passion for research.
The 2.5 points of no return in my scientific career
An industry toxicologist shares several crossroad experiences that have changed her approach to research.
5 growing threats to academic freedom
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Immigrants in the sandwich generation
Three scientists talk about what it’s like to be wedged between their children and their far-away parents.
Will Congress revive the China Initiative?
The 2018 program to counter economic espionage raised fears about anti-Asian discrimination and discouraged researchers.
Following my own path
Changing research fields and moving to a new country can offer challenges, adventures — and tarantulas.
A scammer almost derailed my studies in America
Ishita Ghosh’s family sacrificed so she could earn a Ph.D. in the U.S., but her first year in Louisiana was a roller-coaster ride.
When scientific citations go rogue: Uncovering sneaked references
A recent article reveals a method to artificially inflate citation counts through metadata manipulations.
Two years of alternatives to academia and industry
They have a variety of jobs, but our careers columnist found that these scientists share certain qualities, including curiosity and a sense of adventure.
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