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The places in between

Taking time between university and graduate school to gain more research experience is time well spent. Kendall Powell uncovers a growing trend for US students.

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Powell, K. The places in between. Nature 446, 944–945 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nj7138-944a

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