UNC announced virologist Ralph Baric, accused of starting COVID-19, is retiring but we have the exclusive backstory--HHS wants to debar him and he's fighting it, calling BS on charges related to past work www.science.org/content/arti...

Small biotechs and other firms relying on U.S. research dollars can rejoice after Trump yesterday signed the long-stalled SBIR/STTR reauthorization package. A Senate impasse was finally broken recently. See our past @science.org story on the programs' importance www.science.org/content/arti...

A forgotten social media post may hold key clues to COVID-19’s origin | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

Few of the things I work on at Science are purely fun, but the Dance your Ph.D contest is an exception. I'm always impressed by the creativity and enthusiasm of the entries. Graceful electrons and pole dancing analysis of pee? See this year's winners! www.science.org/content/arti...

Here's an unlikely story that combines a fake neuroscientist, multiple lawsuits, Jeffrey Epstein, optical illusions, Nobel laureates, and the most famous picture of DNA. Another wild @science.org yarn with exclusive details from Jon Cohen www.science.org/content/arti...

I always like the marriage of science and art--and this story by one of our interns adds in some Peter Gabriel so there's a rock undertone. Amazing images. www.science.org/content/arti...

Senior biomedical reporter position open here at Science. One of the best crews in science journalism. Join us! Job details at bit.ly/44Rk8uR

Latest scoop from my colleagues: Trump exec order on gain of function GOF work spurs NIH to suspend pathogen studies www.science.org/content/arti...

We're still puzzling over this new FDA/NIH directive. Can anyone identify what clinical trials or research the agencies might mean. Something where CAR T cells are made in china or stem cells of some type? Seems very niche if it's not obvious what it refers to. www.nih.gov/news-events/...

Minor but real fear about proposed NIH reorganization: being forced to use the acronym NICWHSDC for a new National Institute for Child and Women's Health, Sensory Disorders and Communication.

Exclusive: Kathleen Neuzil, an infectious disease and vaccine specialist who was head of the Fogarty International Center, received an e-mail notice today from the Department of Health and Human Services that immediately put her on administrative leave.

Unfortunate exclusive xenotransplant update as pig kidney fails--but patient is ok (just back on dialysis) www.science.org/content/arti...

Just when you thought it couldn't get any...stranger (to be diplomatic). NIH firings were a mistake,,, www.science.org/content/arti...

What's some expected to be a Valentine's Day massacre is now an April Fool's one, except this is no joke: Trump administration purges leaders at NIH, FDA, and CDC amid an even greater reduction in force at the agencies. Fresh, exclusive details from my colleagues www.science.org/content/arti...

Any conservative/Trump-voting federal scientists who have been fired and are willing to discuss their views on that whatever they may be?--or can others suggest people in that situation we should reach out to? Contact the News from Science team www.science.org/content/page...

Latest update: How the mass scientists firings are being justified—and appealed: “It's bad, but I'm not gonna lay down and roll over. I'm going to do my due diligence. … Got to stay positive.” Trump Tracker: Firings, lawsuits and U.S. science in chaos www.science.org/content/arti...

Depending on your perspective it's a good/bad week for @science.org's news team to launch our Trump Tracker. Were recent NIH resignations voluntary? Will RFK Jr start firing scientists today? Why did a judge unfreeze U.S. foreign aid needed for clinical trials? www.science.org/content/arti...

Federal scientist taking the Trump buyout offer? Feel free to reach out, directly to me or via Science's news tip options. We're curious about what led to your decision and what/who your department or agency may be losing. Tips on other topics welcome too! www.science.org/content/page...

For my first post here I'll highlight my first feature in years and a weird biology story I have followed for decades--what's the function of odd cellular structures known as vaults? www.science.org/content/arti...