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Meet Neil Shubin, Who Wants to Bring the Excitement of Discovery to What We Do at NAS
Announcement
In an introductory video, evolutionary biologist and new National Academy of Sciences president Neil H. Shubin describes how he would like to connect the wonder of science and excitement of discovery to the breakthroughs that impact people’s lives across the country, and that he looks forward to collaborating with others to advance the mission of the National Academies to serve the nation.
Statement by Presidents of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on OMB Proposal to Change Federal Grantmaking Process
Statement
Recently the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Medicine each submitted public comments to the Federal Register to object to a June proposal by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that would require research grant proposals to be reviewed by political appointees. The public comments by each Academy reflect their unique perspectives while also expressing a shared concern that the OMB proposal would set back the pursuit of the types of discovery that have propelled the United States forward as a global leader in science, engineering, and medicine for many decades.
Mirror Image Biology: Pushing the Envelope in Designing Biological Systems
Announcement
A new publication captures discussions at a National Academies workshop on the current state of mirror biology, its potential applications and risks, and considerations for governance as advances in synthetic biology continue toward the development of replication-competent, self-sufficient, mirror-image bacteria.
