"Discovering" a gene isn't adding much value to the world. It is what you do with that gene that may add value, e.g. if you turn that discovery into a useful drug (which is patentable).
The "law of gravity" is referred to as a description of the phenomena of apples falling from trees and airplanes falling from skies (unless they are overriding the "law of
Many young scientists that I've come to know have a common misconception: that they will do great work and the world will beat a path to their door. Not
The dreaded R word. Here, I'll say it: recession! Administrators in academia seem to be freaking out about it. I understand why… the big budget cuts that they deal