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academic scientists stories: 2 news summaries

Plague Bacteria Linked to Death of Scientist

University of Chicago geneticist exposed to weakened strain

Sep 22, 09 10:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - A 60-year-old researcher at the University of Chicago died earlier this month from an infection that may have been set off by the bacteria that causes the plague. Malcolm Casadaban was working with a weakened strain of the bacteria that is normally harmless, and the CDC has been called in... More »

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Chicago • plague • University of Chicago • bacteria • research • scientist • academic scientists

Some Docs Snub Handouts From Drug Firms

Researchers forgo consulting fees to protect reputations

Apr 15, 08 10:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - Academic scientists are retreating from their traditional cushy advisory roles with drug and medical companies or doing work pro bono, the New York Times reports. Researchers offered fees for advice once didn't think twice. “People thought they were suckers if they didn’t,” one med school professor says.... More »

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drug companies • medical research • health research • academic scientists

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