Readers comment on a commentary about the need for more deep innovation in American laboratories, Suzanne Pfeffer’s advice for scientists and students in difficult economic times and a feature on Robert Schimke and his art.

Please join us in congratulating ASBMB Today science writer Rajendrani Mukhopadhyay for her recent writing award. Raj’s profile of one of the men behind the Western blot garnered an award of excellence in the annual APEX competition.