Fluorescent proteins are widely used as quantitative reporters of protein abundance in living cells. Here we show that this relationship can break down under translation inhibition: the cellular ribos...

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Analyses of deidentified data reveal complex interactions that quantify success at elite general science journals.

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Bacteria regulate homeostatic growth by adjusting proteome composition. In Escherichia coli, this coordination is mediated by guanosine tetraphosphate and pentaphosphate, collectively termed (p)ppGpp,...

High-level declarations pledging not to misuse metrics in research assessment are important, but they are far from enough. Senior academics, in particular, must use their influence to ensure instituti...