In recent debates about government funding, certain quirky-sounding research projects — like studying shrimp on treadmills — have grabbed headlines and become easy targets for criticism. Politicians ...

On the following pages, you’ll meet just a few of the UAB scientists whose discoveries hold tremendous potential to transform the treatment landscape for a variety of diseases, from kidney disease to ...

Truth is uncovered in many ways—and basic science research is one of the most effective methods of revealing new truths. At the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, a team of researchers are ...

A lot of things that try to pass themselves off as science, like homeopathy, clearly aren’t scientific. But it might surprise you to know that there’s no simple checklist or flow chart that lets you ...

In this hyper-polarized political year, a consensus has quietly emerged inside the Beltway. Fears that the American “innovation engine” is stalling — potentially leaving China to gain competitive ...

Dr. Timothy Palzkill is a professor and chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology. He also serves as the academic chair for the Cullen Trust for Higher Education. Palzkill ...

For the last several years, the Pew Research Center has been tracking the US public’s views on scientists and science-related issues. This year’s survey finds a continuation of a worrisome trend: the ...

A science communicator transformed textbook genetics into an interactive card game that can teach students the basics of ...