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This National Academies Press publication documents the evidence-based consensus of a committee of experts on scientific prospects for new contraceptive development and private sector participation in contraceptive research. It outlines the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Committee on Contraceptive Research and Development.

This National Academies Press publication documents the evidence-based consensus of a committee of experts on the U.S. preparedness for the deliberate release of biological agents. It outlines the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Committee on Smallpox Vaccination Program Implementation.

This National Academies Press publication documents the evidence-based consensus of a committee of experts on the positive and adverse effects of genetically engineered (GE) crops and emerging GE technologies. It outlines the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Committee on Genetically Engineered Crops: Past Experience and Future Prospects.

This National Academies Press publication summarizes the proceedings of a workshop that explored the responsible development of new technologies and the inclusion of ethics in engineering education and practice. The workshop was convened by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) on October 14-15, 2003.

This National Academies Press publication is a collection of papers by engineering experts. Each paper introduces a promising technological advance in computers, biotechnology, structural materials, and/ or transportation, describes their applications, and notes obstacles to future progress.

This National Academies Press publication documents the evidence-based consensus of a committee of experts on rare diseases research and product development. It outlines the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Committee on Accelerating Rare Diseases Research and Orphan Product Development.

This National Academies Press publication summarizes the proceedings of a workshop that explored the application of synthetic and systems biology to the mitigation of risks associated with emerging infectious diseases. The workshop was convened by The Forum on Microbial Threats on March 14-15, 2011.

This National Academies Press publication summarizes the proceedings of a workshop that explored issues associated with the creation of a sustainable learning health care system. The workshop was convened by the Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Evidence-Based Medicine in July 2006.

This collection of National Academies Press publications includes consensus study reports and workshop proceedings on topics related to reproducibility and replicability in science, including open science, research integrity, statistical challenges (improper measurement and analysis, inadequate statistical expertise, incomplete data, etc.), and issues in animal research.

This National Academies Press publication documents the evidence-based consensus of a committee of experts on research data management and stewardship in the context of digital technologies. It outlines the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Committee on Ensuring the Utility and Integrity of Research Data in a Digital Age and the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy.