The Ethical Dilemma of Improving Health Care
The term “Personalised Medicine” has become quite the buzzword over the recent years and the field has been advancing quickly. But does this mean we each get our own medication now? And at what cost?
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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 Look Like?
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 from Japan
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 from Malaysia
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 from Portugal
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.
Combating Misinformation with Excellent Science Communication
Never before have we had so many tools at our disposal to communicate and disseminate facts. And yet, the current general political and societal climate feels very anti-science and anti-fact. Can science communication bridge the gap?