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Why does the human regulatory system, which evolution tuned for small satisfactions, now constantly demand 'more'?

A method to assess the training of scientists, based on a set of 10 core competencies, is proposed.

Early-career researchers can learn about peer review by discussing preprints at journal clubs and sending feedback to the authors.

An analysis of 31,873 clinical trials shows that adequate statistical power was most often present in trials with a male first author and a female last author.

China's one-child policy has resulted in scientists with families having experiences that are very different to those elsewhere in the world.

A collaboration between several pharmaceutical companies provides a unique resource of high-quality chemical probes and associated data from the companies to the academic community.

A compendium of critical genomic numbers for viruses through the lenses of different viral classification systems.

How does a scientist balance establishing a career and starting a family?

Women scientists across India are working together to build and advocate for family-friendly policies at their institutes.

eLife is publishing a collection of articles and interviews with scientists who are parents to explore how to get the best of both worlds.