This Week in Science

Oct 17, 2008

In news, Science looks into the recent kerfuffle over deCode's breast cancer genetic test -- which costs $1625 and tests seven genes but doesn't include BRCA1 or BRCA2.

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Consulting company McKinsey says diagnostics companies will have to combine genomic data analysis, electronic medical records, effective reimbursement strategies, and regulatory compliance in order to win.

Science in Africa Unevenly Funded

A new report has found that researchers in Africa are still heavily dependent on funding from organizations in the US, Europe, and China, Nature News says.

Not Enough Progress?

An article in The Atlantic argues that the progress being made in science isn't keeping pace with the money and time being spent on research.