We’ve already looked at the 9 types of peer reviewers, but you tend to encounter a slightly different breed when it comes grant reviews… Continue reading
The 9 types of grant reviewers
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Smash it up smash it up (a short guide to biochemical fractionation)
Would you like to understand why many reported immunoprecipitations and pulldowns are unreliable? Are you worried that your immunoprecipitations, pulldowns, or affinity purifications aren’t as compelling or as efficient as they could be? Then read on. Continue reading
A burden of proof (Angelika Amon, libel, and the scientific record)
An incident in the career of the late and sorely missed Angelika Amon illustrates an ugly truth about scientific publishing. Continue reading
Don’t be falling down
A group leader carries the responsibility of securing funding for the group, but it’s a burden, not a secret. Continue reading
The wonderful life of protocols
It’s not just organisms that evolve. Continue reading
Protect your head
Rugby and motorsport are taking head trauma seriously – will science do the same? Continue reading
Great scientists, great women – Part 2
After the recent sausage-fest of “Great scientists, great moustaches”, TIR turns its attention to the female of the scientific species: less hirsute, but no less remarkable. Continue reading
Science on the ballot
Scientists are fond of saying that science isn’t political, but when they say “political” what they really mean is “partisan”. Continue reading
MySciMoment – BAME scientists share their inspirations
A lack of visible role models can make it harder for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) scientists to feel they belong.
Here, a selection of BAME scientists tell TIR what inspired them to follow their chosen career. Continue reading
The CRISPR Nobel: back to basics
At last – the least surprising Nobel in recent memory finally got awarded. But despite its inevitability, the prize for CRISPR is still worth celebrating. Continue reading
