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Guidelines are presented to help researchers comply with sex-inclusive research mandates while upholding high standards of rigor.

An assistant professor and group leader explains how being diagnosed with autism in her early 40s changed her approach to being a scientist.

A research technician describes how receiving an ADHD diagnosis allowed her to re-examine how she sees herself and her work.

Creating a writing club allowed a Brazilian PhD student to confront her fears, improve her English and, ultimately, change the way she sees research.

Interest in the ecology, biology and evolution of amphioxus is growing, and the availability of several species is helping to improve our understanding of chordate evolution.

Studying abroad helped a Panamanian student to accept who he is, but it meant him letting go of his dream.

Between honoring her immigrant family and making her children proud, a first-generation PhD student fights for her place in academia.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 55 articles about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on researchers confirms that the pandemic increased the gender gap in research productivity.

Brazil would benefit from a long-term strategy for science and innovation that improves the standing of both science and scientists in the country.

By explaining how a lab works, outlining what is expected of everyone, and describing the culture the lab is aiming for, a good lab handbook will benefit all the members of a research group.