Nature: 10 Scientists Who Stood Out in 2025

Nature magazine presents the 10 scientists who stood out in 2025 for their contributions to significant scientific developments. The list does not honor the "best," but tells the stories of people who influenced science.

Among them is Susan Monarez, former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who was removed from her position. Nature describes her as a "public-health guardian" because she defended science.

The list also includes a scientific retraction "detective", gene therapy pioneers, a mosquito "farmer", an artificial intelligence "disruptor", and a baby who became a symbol of personalized medicine.