It is common, and encouraged by many journals, for research to be judged by the impact factor of the journal that publishes it. But as a journal's score is an average, it says little about the quality of any individual piece of research.

Just as Wall Street needs to break the hold of the bonus culture, which drives risk-taking that is rational for individuals but damaging to the financial system, so science must break the tyranny of the luxury journals. The result will be better research that better serves science and society.

The idea that I could push the envelope using dedication and research and endless curiosity has propelled me in my life's work.

Our cells engage in protein production, and many of those proteins are enzymes responsible for the chemistry of life.

Maggie has shown she has the tools to be an impact player. She can score and has the skills to mesh with our attacking philosophy, so we're hoping for a strong final season from her.

When I was a postdoc, I jotted every fresh thought on a three-by-five card and kept them in a card catalogue.