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Nature Cell Biology 9, 1101 (1 October 2007) | doi:10.1038/ncb1007-1101

Walking the line: balancing work and family

Few professions are immune from the stresses of balancing a career and family responsibilities, but the academic system throws up a unique set of obstacles, particularly for junior faculty members. The tenure system in North America and many parts of Europe and Asia provides an exceptional level of job security.