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Rapid advances in biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences generate some of the hottest careers in science

Translational medicine facilitates the rapid, effective application of results in the research laboratory to patients in the clinic

The high concentration of academics and industry in California makes this state a desirable destination for many job seekers in life sciences

Infectious and immune mediated diseases create problems around the world

In recent years, Denmark has emerged as a major global player in life science research and commerce

Aging does not proceed along the same pathways and timelines in all populations

Scientists who start their corporate lives in the research laboratory don’t have to spend their entire careers at the bench

Many cancer researchers focus on biomarkers that could provide diagnostics for the early detection of cancer.

Colleges and universities hire faculty as adjunct or tenure-track

Switzerland has a long history of success in the life sciences

Postdoctoral fellowships for many life scientists have become marathons that delay their entry to their first “real” jobs by some years

Industry analysts and human resources specialists predict which subjects and sectors will provide the best opportunities for life scientists next year — and give advice on how best to gain employment in those areas

Although Germany has a rich scientific tradition, German universities have fallen behind in global research rankings

Another year, another top employer position for the company that has dominated the rankings in surveys sponsored by Science's™ Office of Publishing and Member Services

In this year's survey sponsored by Science Careers, principal investigators pinpoint the characteristics of postdocs and their supervisors that make for fertile fellowships

Today’s microbe hunters face an onslaught of illness, from aids and antibiotic-resistant bacteria to mad cow disease and SARS