This Week in Science

May 11, 2007

Of the 72 scientists selected to join the National Academy of Sciences this year, women comprise 12 percent. According to this news story, this is the lowest number of women being admitted to the Academy since 2001.

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The Scan

GEDmatch Opts Outs

According to New Scientist, GEDmatch changed its terms and conditions over the weekend to opt its users out of law enforcement searches.

Noisy Signal

The Atlantic looks into time spent pursuing gene leads generated through candidate gene studies.

For All the Cute Doggos

A twin study uncovers evidence that genes may influence whether someone gets a dog, Martha Stewart reports.

This Week in PNAS

In PNAS this week: Cdx2 cells can help regenerate heart tissue in mice following a heart attack, PIWI-interacting small RNA levels in human cancer, and more.

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