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Genetics studies have a diversity problem that researchers struggle to fix

Researchers in South Carolina are trying to build a DNA database to better understand how genetics affects health risks. But they’re struggling to recruit enough Black participants.

NIH diversity supplements offer a pathway to independence

These funding mechanisms have been underutilized. The ASBMB public affairs staff offers recommendations to change that.

Helping you get back to work

The National Institutes of Health and the Society of Women Engineers have programs to support returning scientists after a career break.

Work rules for benefits programs deter low-income Americans from going to college

A million students may be at risk of losing food stamp benefits as restrictions resume.

ASBMB responds to proposed NIH NSRA fixes

The society applauds removal of grades from the application, inclusion of applicant special circumstance statement and reviewer bias training.

Response to Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action

ASBMB committees weigh in on the 6-3 decision against race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.

'I hope that our actions show our members that we are doing our best to support them'

A Q&A with ASBMB Policy Manager Raechel McKinley on the organization’s national-level advocacy for LGBTQIA+ scientists, trainees and students.

State laws change the landscape for LGBTQIA+ scientists

New legislation in the past 16 months has banned gender affirming care for transgender teens, teaching children about sexual orientation and gender identity, and drag shows.

Promoting equity in academic collaborations

Our academic careers columnist talked to a co-PI for UMass Amherst's NSF ADVANCE grant.