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Genetic Jobs

The genetic testing industry, with its great potential to not only improve health care outcomes but also create jobs, is a prime example of a government investment with positive return, writes Jason Thomas.
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Addressing Race and Genetics

Michael J. Rugnetta and Khusboo Desai examine issues regarding racial and ethnic health disparities that need to be addressed in order for personalized medicine to offer the greatest benefit to all.
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Interactive Map: NIH Research Awards Create Jobs

A map from Science Progress shows how National Institutes of Health funding for biomedical research and innovation leads to job growth across the country.
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Silos of Small Beer

Maryann Feldman and Lauren Lanahan's look at the efficacy of regional innovation programs in the eastern Midwest regional economy.

Other Bioethics & Science Features

October 25, 2011

The Politics of Science

Senior Fellow Jonathan Moreno discussed his new book on “biopolitics” at a CAP event last week.
August 2, 2011

An Uncommon Ally for Science

Elaine Sedenberg discusses the Dalai Lama's advocacy for a peaceful coexistence between science and spirituality. By Elaine Sedenberg
May 20, 2010

Ask the Expert: Major Advances in Synthetic Biology

Jonathan Moreno explains what synthetic biology is, what the J. Craig Venter Institute announcement means, and how to ensure that synthetic biology benefits Americans. By Jonathan D. Moreno
March 19, 2010

A Stem Cell Policy Worthy of the Public Trust

The Obama administration has instituted a far more rigorous ethics review for stem cells than was in place before, writes Jonathan D. Moreno. By Jonathan D. Moreno
February 4, 2010

Climate Change Is a Clear and Present Danger

Joe Romm interviews scientist and coordinating lead IPCC report author Christopher Field about the science of climate change.
February 4, 2010

How We Know Humans Are Changing the Climate

Joe Romm interviews scientist and IPCC report author Michael MacCracken about the science of climate change.
February 2, 2010

The United States of Science

The Obama administration’s budget for 2011 will be remembered by economic and science historians as a turning point for our nation in the 21st century, writes Jonathan D. Moreno. By Jonathan D. Moreno
November 10, 2009

Ask the Expert: Patching America's Leaky Pipeline in the Sciences

Mary Ann Mason talks about her new report on providing family leave policies to help keep women researchers in scientific fields. By Mary Ann Mason
November 10, 2009

Staying Competitive

Report from Marc Goulden, Karie Frasch, and Mary Ann Mason looks at what we can do about the lack of family responsible benefits for America's researchers. By Marc Goulden, Karie Frasch, Mary Ann Mason
October 20, 2009

New Tools for Old Traumas

Report from Sarah K. Dreier and William F. Schulz on using 21st century technologies to combat human rights atrocities. By Sarah Dreier, William F. Schulz

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