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Scientists quit journal board, protesting ‘grossly irresponsible’ study claiming COVID-19 vaccines kill
Source: Science Magazine Critics say authors of Vaccines report misrepresented Dutch data.
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COVID-19 affects men and women differently. So why don’t clinical trials report gender data?
Source: Science Magazine Even the largest COVID-19 trials sometimes skipped analysis by sex.
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Blockchain bill would spur adoption across agencies
Source: Federal News Network As encrypted ledger technology continues to creep into the federal government, new legislation would prepare agencies for further adoption.
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Preparing for a Health and Safety Compliance Audit
Source: Lab Manager A step-by-step guide for the safety audit process and how to be prepared.
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How to make sure the labs researching the most dangerous pathogens are safe and secure
Source: Bulletin of the Atomic Sciences The history of lab accidents and lab-worker infections is disturbingly long, and the possibility that an incident could spark an outbreak cannot be discounted. A stronger biorisk management system is urgently needed.
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Building The Connection Between Sites And Sponsors For Decentralized Clinical Trials
Source: Clinical Leader The COVID-19 pandemic proved that patients can participate in clinical trials using video calls, apps, wearable devices, and visits to their local physician, not just by visiting the research site in person.
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