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April 28, 2024
Researchers in South Carolina are trying to build a DNA database to better understand how genetics affects health risks. But they’re struggling to recruit enough Black participants.
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ASBMB pushes federal agencies to help students struggling with loan debt
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ASBMB pushes federal agencies to help students struggling with loan debt

Nov. 30, 2023

The society states that increasing student debt and financial strain are hurting the U.S. research enterprise and federal agencies must do more to ease this burden.

NIH diversity supplements offer a pathway to independence
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NIH diversity supplements offer a pathway to independence

Nov. 29, 2023

These funding mechanisms have been underutilized. The ASBMB public affairs staff offers recommendations to change that.

ASBMB weighs in on wage rules for postdocs
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ASBMB weighs in on wage rules for postdocs

Nov. 28, 2023

The society supports the Department of Labor’s proposed increase in minimum salary for exempt employees.

Funding opportunities to explore
Funding

Funding opportunities to explore

Nov. 28, 2023

Beyond the National Institutes of Health, a number of U.S. government agencies provided funding for basic scientific research.

Advocating for change in science
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Advocating for change in science

Nov. 23, 2023

ASBMB trainees harness their training and life experience to reshape science policy.

How public policy work amplifies our impact
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How public policy work amplifies our impact

Nov. 23, 2023

ASBMB Today contributor Oluwadamilola “Dami” Oke describes her journey to advocacy and shares thoughts from a mentor who guided her.

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National Academies propose initiative to sequence all RNA molecules

Unlocking the epitranscriptome could transform health, medicine, agriculture, energy and national security.
National Academies propose initiative to sequence all RNA molecules

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‘The implosion of the large laboratory business model’
Interview

‘The implosion of the large laboratory business model’

Nov. 22, 2023

NIGMS Director Jon Lorsch talks about challenges for researchers, what the agency is doing to help early-career scientists and the future of academic labs.

Helping you get back to work
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Helping you get back to work

Nov. 16, 2023

The National Institutes of Health and the Society of Women Engineers have programs to support returning scientists after a career break.

Meet Ann West, leader of the PAAC
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Meet Ann West, leader of the PAAC

Nov. 15, 2023

Once an admitted rookie at advocacy, today she’s the chair of the ASBMB’s Public Affairs Advisory Committee.

Why we advocate
Editorial

Why we advocate

Nov. 9, 2023

“Without basic research, we won’t have new drugs, cutting-edge innovations, or the knowledge we need to address the challenges of the 21st century.”

What scientists need to know about NIH’s simplified peer review framework
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What scientists need to know about NIH’s simplified peer review framework

Nov. 7, 2023

Reviewers will focus on three central factors, and the agency will do more administrative tasks to reduce reviewer burden.

ASBMB weighs in on policy changes for dual-use research
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ASBMB weighs in on policy changes for dual-use research

Oct. 26, 2023

The society applauds initial steps to harmonize policies on infectious disease-related research but urges policymakers to provide clearer guidance to the scientific community.

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