Many Americans are convinced that only government can provide useful science since government is supposed to be “neutral,” ...

Easton R. White is an assistant professor of biology at the University of New Hampshire who studies biodiversity and ...

The federal government is more likely to fund curiosity-driven basic research, while industry is more likely to support ...

For example, the Nobel prize in economic science, awarded this week, underlined the importance of funding basic research.

Truth is uncovered in many ways—and basic science research is one of the most effective methods of revealing new truths. At the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, a team of researchers are ...

Fred Hutch Cancer Center developmental biologist Cecilia Moens, PhD, was recently announced as the recipient of the Raisbeck Endowed Chair for Basic Science. Endowed chairs are one of the highest ...

The Trump administration's cuts to health research will shorten life expectancy and threaten the lives of all Americans, according to university union leaders and scientists. Lab leaders and ...

On the following pages, you’ll meet just a few of the UAB scientists whose discoveries hold tremendous potential to transform the treatment landscape for a variety of diseases, from kidney disease to ...