STAT

IRBs have a problem. Can North Star’s nonprofit model save it?

IRBs have a problem. Can North Star’s nonprofit model save it?WorldPing

As institutional review boards face pressure from companies and ethicists, North Star Review Board offers a nonprofit model as more independent.

This is a short WorldPing brief. The full report was published by STAT.

Read the full report at STAT

Related news

Could we eliminate any particles from the standard model of physics?WorldPing
New Scientist

Could we eliminate any particles from the standard model of physics?

The standard model of physics is one of the most successful scientific theories in existence, but do we need it all?Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein explores whether it’s carrying any excess baggage…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by New Scientist

Ancient Maltese seafarers likely navigated by the starsWorldPing
Phys.org

Ancient Maltese seafarers likely navigated by the stars

Malta might be the last place one would expect a convergence of archeoastronomy and early cosmology. Today, it's better known as a billionaire tax haven and a favorite production location for big-budget Hollywood movies.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org