Mind the gap: open access and the public understanding of science
A recent report in a series on ‘science and society’ from the Pew Research Center suggests scientists believe there’s a gap between public interest in and… Read more »
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Open data in the spotlight
What opportunities and obstacles does open data offer for researchers? George King from Digital Science tells us more about the their Open Data Spotlight.
A new era for research: Q&A with the Editor-in-Chief of Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Last month marked the highly anticipated launch of our new journal, Pilot and Feasibility Studies, which will address the void left by publication bias against these… Read more »
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January blogs digest: clinical trials, science communication, epidemics, and more
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Mitochondrial replacement IVF: evolving attitudes to embryo research
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Science communication: why PR is not a dirty word
Guest blogger Bryony Graham discusses why she thinks researchers have a responsibility to help others understand their findings.
An improved service for clinical trial registration: the new look of the ISRCTN registry
The ISRCTN registry has relaunched including some new features for trialists and trial participants. In this blog the ISRCTN team… Read more »
A new blog network for BioMed Central
Our blog network has had a makeover. With new research blogs, and improved search and navigation, find out more about what’s… Read more »
Peer Review: what’s the point?
In her guest blog, Jillian Hart discusses some thoughts she had after attending Sense About Science's workshop - Peer Review: The… Read more »
December blogs digest: multiple sclerosis, e-cigarettes, Jamie Oliver, and more
Were you too busy enjoying the delights of the season to read our December blogs? Not a problem, as we’ve pulled together the… Read more »