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Lost in the middle: author order matters, new paper says

A new study published in EMBO Reports found that the order of authors on a scientific paper significantly affects perceived contribution and credit. Middle authors tend to receive less recognition and credit compared to those listed at the beginning or end of the list.

Blindness in post-conflict Rwanda

A survey of 2,250 people in Rwanda found a lower prevalence of blindness than expected. The study, published in PLoS Medicine, suggests that the country has made significant progress in addressing avoidable blindness in the post-conflict period.

Chemosensitive p53-mutant breast cancers

Studies found that TP53 mutant tumors in breast cancer are sensitive to a dose-dense epirubicin-cyclophosphamide chemotherapy regimen. This suggests the regimen may be effective for patients with these specific tumor types.

Ghost authorship of industry funded drug trials is common

A study of 44 industry-initiated trials found that ghost authorship was present in 33 trials, with statisticians being the most common ghost authors. This practice undermines scientific integrity and highlights the need for stricter guidelines to prevent it.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.