Genome Biology publishes commentaries on a broad range of topics, including political, scientific, and medical issues relating to genomic, post-genomic and genome-scale analyses. Readers will be encouraged to participate in discussions and to comment on articles via the website. Most comment articles will be commissioned, so as to ensure a comprehensive and systematic coverage, but you are encouraged to send suggestions to the editors.

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(31 December 2008)

The appointment of two life scientists, including a genome biologist, to the President-elect Obama's President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is encouraging.

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(1 December 2008)

A 19th-century Scottish poet has a message for our times.

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(3 November 2008)

Meta-analysis is a popular way to try to get the most out of different studies linking genes and disease. But there are cons as well as pros.

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(29 September 2008)

In the current financial crisis, the house-price 'bubble' has burst with spectacular effects. Big science projects in biology may be on their way to becoming the next scientific bubble.

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(1 September 2008)

Genomics was essential for identifying the source of the deadly anthrax strain released after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the US. The same research that is needed to combat low-probability bioterror attacks is needed to combat high-probability natural infectious agents.

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(29 July 2008)

A recently departed genome biologist discusses the impact factor of his life with St Peter at the Pearly Gates.

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(23 June 2008)

We need to familiarize ourselves with the facts of evolution, so that we can mount a spirited defense against creationism and the forces of ignorance.

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(29 May 2008)

It doesn't serve science well to drift towards a Manichaean view by calling religion 'nonsense'. People of faith may be the natural allies of biologists when it comes to matters of conservation and climate protection.