Tracing the Beginnings of a Scientific Career

Michael Bishop and Harold Varmus shared stories from childhood that influenced the beginning of their careers in research

What Will the Future of Scientific Publishing...

Publishing papers is a huge part of a researcher’s life and career. But over the last decades more and more emphasis has been put on a handful of big journals and the impact factor has become the currency of academia. This needs to change, but how?

Crowdsourcing a Protein to Detoxify Aflatoxin

Academic researchers, a leading life sciences supplier and one of the world’s largest food manufacturers are working together to solve a global problem of food contaminated with a cancer-causing fungal toxin.

Women in Research at #LINO18: Kayoko Shioda...

Interview series with #LINO18 young scientists

Bavarian Evening Dos, Don’ts and Delightful Surprises…

…I’m taking over the Lindau Twitter account

GMOs: Dissolving Misconceptions

#LINO18 participants discuss the opportunities that come with genetic engineering to alleviate world hunger and cure diseases, and they reflect on how to get everyone on board.

Women in Research at #LINO18: Lisa Nicholas...

Interview series with #LINO18 young scientists

Medical Innovations for Developing Nations

During the #LINO18 Press Talk three young scientists and Nobel Laureate Peter Agre dicussed new approaches and challenges in improving health care in developing countries.

Women in Research at #LINO18: Mariana Alves...

Interview series with #LINO18 young scientists

Improving Science to Benefit All of Humanity

Publishing preprints to make data widely available, communicating science to new audiences, and encouraging diversity and inclusivity are key to improve the global legacy of science, say Elizabeth Blackburn and Martin Chalfie.