By Jim on February 16, 2010
Purdue Newsroom — Protein study shows evolutionary link between plants, humans. This is wicked-cool science – a link between plants and humans that could prove significantly useful in cancer research. So bizarre, yet so awesome at the same time!
Posted in Asides | Tagged cancer research, medicine, science
By Jim on February 4, 2010
Science-Based Medicine » Study shows antidepressants useless for mild to moderate depression? Not exactly. This is an excellent article on what happens when scientists report their findings irresponsibly, particularly when the study in question is poorly designed from the outset. When the desire for notoriety outweighs good scientific method and design, science and progress suffer.
Posted in Asides | Tagged medicine, psychiatry, science
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