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Fear factor

Job prospects are looking gloomy as the economic downturn runs its course, but there are bright spots for some. Genevive Bjorn reports on ways to shelter from the storm.

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Bjorn, G. Fear factor. Nature 457, 342–343 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nj7227-342a

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