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Laura Eghobamien on Founding the Black Medical and Scientific Network and Advocating for Diversity in STEMM
In 2020, Laura Eghobamien founded the Black Medical and Scientific Network (BMSN), a membership organization dedicated to providing support for minority students and Black professionals in STEMM. Technology Networks recently spoke with Eghobamien to learn more about her motivations for founding the BMSN, her ongoing efforts to enhance diversity in the sciences and the impact she hopes to make in fostering inclusive environments within the STEMM community.

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Spearman Rank Correlation
In this article, we will explore the theory, assumptions and interpretation of Spearman’s rank correlation, a flexible statistical tool that assesses the strength and direction of the relationship between two quantitative, ranked variables.

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The Fisher’s Exact Test
In this article, we explore the theory, assumptions and interpretation of the Fisher’s exact test, used to investigate associations between two categorical, binary variables with small sample sizes, and take you through a worked example.

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Unveiling Novel Therapeutic Targets for Neuroendocrine Cancers: A Precision Medicine Breakthrough
With limited therapeutic options available, scientists have been addressing a compelling need to explore personalized approaches for high-grade gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs) that could revolutionize patient care.

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AI in Science Publication: The Good, the Bad and the Questionable
We take a deep dive into the current guides and policies for using AI-assisted technologies in scientific data generation and publication, asking: what does the future look like?

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The Sleeping Giant Awakes: Defining a New Era of MRR Spectroscopy
In this article, we summarize the fundamental technical advantages of MRR instruments, outline recent work being done in pharma discovery and reaction optimization applications and look forward to how MRR looks set to develop in the years ahead.

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Women in Science: Motivation, Challenges and Advice
Here, leading female scientists from a range of disciplines discuss why they were drawn to science and what they find most enjoyable about their work, as well as share tips for women looking to embark on a career in science.

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Reversing the Tide To Provide More Opportunity for Women in STEM
How do we reverse the tide and break down the barriers that are impeding women and girls in STEM? Courtney Noah explores the possible solutions in this opinion piece.

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What Does 2024 Have in Store for Psychedelic Science?
The hype and promise around psychedelic drug trials have accelerated legislation to liberalize access to these compounds. In this article, we delve into the pivotal events in psychedelic science that researchers in the field predict will shape the year 2024.

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What’s the Latest in CRISPR Gene-Editing Technology?
Featuring research from the Doudna laboratory, the University of Harvard and the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation, this round-up piece discusses the latest research advancements in CRISPR technology.
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