> The National Institutes of Health is setting aside $10 million in funding for several academic institutions to create a database for studying motor neuron disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular conditions. More
> A new study appearing in PLOS ONE shows that 65% of surveyed investigators at major U.S. research institutions believed that federal policies instituted in recent years have markedly improved the sharing of scientific data in the life sciences. More
> Research from A*STAR Singapore Immunology Network shows how the immune system responds to chikungunya virus--findings that could support the development of vaccines and therapies. More