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Editorial
. 2012 Mar;80(3):897-901.
doi: 10.1128/IAI.06184-11. Epub 2011 Dec 19.

Reforming science: structural reforms

Ferric C Fang, Arturo Casadevall
Editorial

Reforming science: structural reforms

Ferric C Fang et al. Infect Immun. 2012 Mar.

Abstract

Science has a critical role to play in addressing humanity's most important challenges in the twenty-first century. However, the contemporary scientific enterprise has developed in ways that prevent it from reaching maximum effectiveness and detract from the appeal of a research career. To be effective, the methodological and culture reforms discussed in the accompanying essay must be accompanied by fundamental structural reforms that include a renewed vigorous societal investment in science and scientists.

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