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What CITI Program is Reading – October 18, 2023

“What CITI Program is Reading” is our biweekly blog series which highlights news articles curated by our staff and relevant to research, higher education, healthcare, technology, and more. Follow us on LinkedIn for upcoming editions and more information from CITI Program.


nih cell maps
Scientists unveil detailed cell maps of the human brain and the nonhuman primate brain Source: National Institutes of Health Incredibly detailed cell maps help pave the way for new generation of treatments. Read The Full Article
every commercialize tech
Who Can Commercialize New Technologies? Source: Every An investor’s perspective on founder pedigree. Read The Full Article
nature active learning
Active learning for optimal intervention design in causal models Source: Nature Identifying interventions that can induce a desired effect is challenging owing to the combinatorial number of possible choices in design space.

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science novavax c19
Should you pick Novavax’s COVID-19 shot over mRNA options? Source: Science Limited data and lack of head-to-head studies make comparisons tricky. Read The Full Article
forbes ai clinical trials
Entrepreneurs Use AI To Transform Clinical Trials Source: Forbes Advancements in AI can transform clinical research by simplifying and enhancing the patient experience.

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nobel chemistry 2023
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 was awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov "for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots" Source: Nobel Prize The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 was awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov "for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots." Read The Full Article
mit artificial wombs
Everything you need to know about artificial wombs Source: MIT Technology Review Artificial wombs are nearing human trials. But the goal is to save the littlest preemies, not replace the uterus. Read The Full Article
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Cornell Cancer Researchers Fabricated Data Source: Inside Higher Ed Two former scientists at Cornell University used made-up data in 12 different scientific papers published between 2008 and 2016, according to new reports by the federal Office of Research Integrity.

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yale why cancer drugs fail
Yale-led research explains why many cancer drugs fail during clinical trial testing Source: Yale School of Medicine Uncovering the mechanisms behind a mischaracterized drug could shed light on its poor performance in clinical trials, research suggests. Read The Full Article
nextgov quantum science research labs
Lawmakers seek to upgrade quantum sciences research labs, academic resources Source: Nextgov/FCW A new bipartisan bill seeks to modernize quantum sciences research facilities. Read The Full Article