Study: Conservatives’ trust in science has fallen dramatically since mid-1970s | ScienceBlog.com

Study: Conservatives’ trust in science has fallen dramatically since mid-1970s | ScienceBlog.com

Brain wiring a no-brainer?, March 29, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Brain wiring a no-brainer?, March 29, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
"the brain's connections turn out to be more like ribbon cables — folding 2D sheets of parallel neuronal fibers that cross paths at right angles, like the warp and weft of a fabric, ..."

NIH budget submission

'via Blog this'

The CD47-signal regulatory protein alpha (SIRPa) interaction is a therapeutic target for human solid tumors

The CD47-signal regulatory protein alpha (SIRPa) interaction is a therapeutic target for human solid tumors:

'via Blog this'

Could be big for cancer therapies of all sorts

NIA adds genetic data to Health and Retirement Study, March 27, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

NIA adds genetic data to Health and Retirement Study, March 27, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
This database could be the source of incredible scholarship.

Worms Yield Insights into Brain Development - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Worms Yield Insights into Brain Development - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Friendly-to-a-fault, yet tense: personality traits traced in brain, March 22, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Friendly-to-a-fault, yet tense: personality traits traced in brain, March 22, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

2011 Term Opinions of the Court

2011 Term Opinions of the Court
Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Laboratories, No. 10-1150,
to transform an unpatentable law of nature into a patenteligible application of such a law, a patent must do more than simplystate the law of nature while adding the words “apply it.”

12 True Legal Heroes Law Students Should Look To - Best Colleges Online

12 True Legal Heroes Law Students Should Look To - Best Colleges Online
One can sure argue about their choices, but it is an interesting selection.
What about the 10 or 12 true heroes in Scientific MANAGEMENT (we can all do lots of actual scientists, but who ever cataloged the guys and gals who ran the science infrastructure?)

research misconduct, retractions, fraud

research misconduct, retractions, fraud
Digital manipulation is a particular problem according to ORI researcher

NIH brain imaging study finds evidence of basis for caregiving impulse, March 16, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

NIH brain imaging study finds evidence of basis for caregiving impulse, March 16, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
If you abuse kids and your brain matches the ones that don't have the impulse, maybe you can get off as mentally ill?

Elsevier Abandons Anti-Open Access Bill | The Scientist

Elsevier Abandons Anti-Open Access Bill | The Scientist

Opinion: On the Gene Patent Debate | The Scientist

Opinion: On the Gene Patent Debate | The Scientist

Advisory Opinions | Compliance | Office of Inspector General | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Advisory Opinions | Compliance | Office of Inspector General | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Advisory Opinions for 2012

• Advisory Opinion Archive

03-15-2012

Advisory Opinion 12-01

Group Purchasing organizations

The CDC's Center for Global Health : The Lancet

The CDC's Center for Global Health : The Lancet
Requires free registration

China Issues New Academic Misconduct Rules

China Issues New Academic Misconduct Rules

Major Trends in the U.S. Health Economy since 1950 — NEJM

Major Trends in the U.S. Health Economy since 1950 — NEJM

Opinions and Orders - Search

Opinions and Orders - Search
"continuing saga of the Zoltek Corporation (“Zoltek”) in its effort to obtain com-pensation for the alleged infringement of its patent " by a government contractor

Welcome to the United States Department of Justice

Welcome to the United States Department of Justice
Another huge fraud sentencing
$200 million dollars!!

NIH and Lilly to generate public resource of approved and investigational medicines, March 13, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

NIH and Lilly to generate public resource of approved and investigational medicines, March 13, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Prominent Japanese Cardiologist Accused of Scientific Misconduct - Forbes

Prominent Japanese Cardiologist Accused of Scientific Misconduct - Forbes

Southern California Renal Disease Council, Inc., Claimed Unallowable and Unsupported Costs Under Medicare Contract Number 500-03-NW18 (A-09-10-02045) 03-07-2012

Southern California Renal Disease Council, Inc., Claimed Unallowable and Unsupported Costs Under Medicare Contract Number 500-03-NW18 (A-09-10-02045) 03-07-2012

Didn't have basic cost-reimbursement compliant accounting system.
How did they ever get the contract?

Exclusive: Darpa Director Bolts Pentagon for Google | Danger Room | Wired.com

Exclusive: Darpa Director Bolts Pentagon for Google | Danger Room | Wired.com

Darpa: We Have Conflicts of Interest All the Time | Danger Room | Wired.com

Darpa: We Have Conflicts of Interest All the Time | Danger Room | Wired.com

How Sulfa Drugs Work - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

How Sulfa Drugs Work - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
This could be a big one for new kinds of antibiotics based on old Sulfa drugs.

Nature News Blog: Cancer researcher receives legal reprieve in misconduct case

Nature News Blog: Cancer researcher receives legal reprieve in misconduct case
First time a researcher has been ruled to have a right to a hearing.

Nature News Blog: Controversial bioethicist quits stem-cell company

Nature News Blog: Controversial bioethicist quits stem-cell company

Criminal and Civil Enforcement | Fraud | Office of Inspector General | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Criminal and Civil Enforcement | Fraud | Office of Inspector General | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

March 7, 2012; U.S. Attorney; Northern District of Illinois

Two Doctors And Four Nurses Among 11 New Defendants Added To Case Alleging $20 Million Home Health Care Fraud Conspiracy, Medical Kickbacks, Money Laundering, And Income Tax Evasion

Questions About Clinical Research? UCSF's New HUB Website Has Answers | www.ucsf.edu

Questions About Clinical Research? UCSF's New HUB Website Has Answers | www.ucsf.edu

Pseudosciences are destroying the reputation of Australia's universities

Pseudosciences are destroying the reputation of Australia's universities

Welcome to the United States Department of Justice

Welcome to the United States Department of Justice
FDA chemist sentenced to 60 months for insider trading

Bacteria’s Contracting Syringe Machine - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Bacteria’s Contracting Syringe Machine - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Egg-Producing Stem Cells Found in Women - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Egg-Producing Stem Cells Found in Women - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Emerging Policy and Practice Issues (2011) by Steven Schooner, David Berteau :: SSRN

Emerging Policy and Practice Issues (2011) by Steven Schooner, David Berteau :: SSRN

Virginia Supreme Court Rejects Subpoenas of Climate Scientists’ Emails

Virginia Supreme Court Rejects Subpoenas of Climate Scientists’ Emails

Federal Acquisition Regulation: Women-Owned Small Business Program

Federal Acquisition Regulation: Women-Owned Small Business Program

Regulation of Medical Devices in the United States and European Union — NEJM

Regulation of Medical Devices in the United States and European Union — NEJM

UCM291085.pdf (application/pdf Object)

UCM291085.pdf (application/pdf Object)

New Mandatory Language in Certain Informed Consent Documents

In accordance with Section 801 of the FDAAA, the informed consent regulations of 21 CFR 50.25 were amended³ to require informed consent documents and processes for applicable drug (including biologic products) and device clinical trials initiated on or after March 7, 2012. The following statement must be included, word-for-word:

"A description of this clinical trial will be available on http://www.ClinicalTrials.gov, as required by U.S. Law. This Web site will not include information that can identify you. At most, the Web site will include a summary of the results. You can search this Web site at any time"

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials

New Mandatory Language in Certain Informed Consent Documents

In accordance with Section 801 of the FDAAA, the informed consent regulations of 21 CFR 50.25 were amended to require informed consent documents and processes for applicable drug (including biologic products) and device clinical trials initiated on or after March 7, 2012. The following statement must be included, word-for-word:

"A description of this clinical trial will be available on http://www.ClinicalTrials.gov, as required by U.S. Law. This Web site will not include information that can identify you. At most, the Web site will include a summary of the results. You can search this Web site at any time."