Hazel Sive
Professor
Massachussetts Institute of Technology
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How to undo stereotypes that hinder women in science
Late this summer, a paper from Yale University researchers led by Jo Handelsman delivered some sobering news: There is still a clear bias against female scientists. The findings confirm the impression of many women in science, at all career levels, who feel undervalued.
How to undo stereotypes that hinder women in science
How fish can help find causes of autism
Zebrafish share genes and pathways with humans, making them a useful tool to identify the genes that malfunction in autism, says expert Hazel Sive.
How fish can help find causes of autism
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