Journal Snatchers: The Growing Threat to Scientific Publishing
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Study finds 36+ academic journals were bought by new companies, then raised fees and published questionable papers while hiding ownership changes.
Ultra-Cold Microscopy Breakthrough Reveals Sharper Views of Proteins
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Scientists solved a decades-old problem with helium-cooled electron microscopy, achieving sharper protein images that could reveal new drug targets.
Trump Administration Seeks to Eliminate USGS Biology Research Program
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White House plans to cut the $307 million Ecosystems Mission Area affecting 1200 employees. The proposal aligns with Project 2025 but Congress has final say.
Biotech Investment Crisis Deepens Amid Political and Economic Turmoil
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After two years of continuous outflows, biotech faces worsening investor retreat due to tariffs, FDA upheaval, and economic uncertainty despite early 2025 recovery hopes.
Roche Commits $50B to US Manufacturing in Response to Tariff Threats
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Amid Trump’s tariff threats, Roche commits $50 billion to US manufacturing, including new facilities for gene therapy and obesity drugs, creating 12,000 jobs.
