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Mending Brain Injuries

Researchers are finding ways to address certain traumatic brain injuries that were once believed to be beyond recovery.

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Easier Pill to Swallow

Mark Cuban's new approach to drug pricing offers hope for lower costs while highlighting the ongoing battle for fair and transparent medication pricing.

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The Ozempic Era

How an obscure drug became a household name, revolutionizing an industry in the process.

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Out and Proud

June 20, 2023

How can individuals support LGBTQIA+ individuals in STEM careers? These actions can help improve the academic culture for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

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Back in the Closet

June 13, 2023

LGBTQIA+ individuals want better representation in STEM, so why is it not happening?

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The Invisible Minority

June 06, 2023

LGBTQIA+ individuals face societal and professional challenges that make them an invisible minority in STEM careers.

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History of LGBTQIA+ scientists

June 30, 2021

LGBTQIA+ scientists, despite remaining hidden for most of history, have contributed significantly to our scientific advancement.

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Science Pride

June 17, 2021

LGBTQIA+ representation in science remains hidden behind walls of bigotry and bias, but these actions can help break those walls.

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The Rainbow Ceiling

June 10, 2021

The lack of LGBTQIA+ representation in leadership stems from decades of explicit and implicit barriers.

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Tainted Blood

June 03, 2021

Donating blood for queer individuals remains a practical impossibility.

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