The post addresses misconceptions about clinical research design, particularly among anti-vaccine advocates. It explains the hierarchy of biomedical research, emphasizing that randomized controlled trials are not the sole means of assessing drug safety and effectiveness. Other study types, including meta-analyses,… Read More »The hierarchy of clinical research design for vaccines
The article by Dorit Rubinstein Reiss discusses the Trump administration’s proposed regulations on federal grants, which could severely impact scientific research by empowering political appointees over peer review. It highlights the importance of public comments on the rule, emphasizing potential… Read More »Comment on the government’s proposal to regulate science grants
The Thanksgiving turkey tryptophan myth suggests that turkey causes drowsiness due to high tryptophan content. However, research shows turkey contains similar tryptophan levels as other meats, and it doesn’t impact serotonin significantly. Instead, sleepiness stems from consuming high-carbohydrate foods that… Read More »Thanksgiving turkey and tryptophan don’t make you sleep
Vaccination for pets, once routine, is facing increased hesitancy mirroring trends in human vaccines. Many pet owners doubt vaccine safety, risking their pets’ lives from preventable diseases like rabies and parvovirus. Vaccines are essential for health, legal compliance, and public… Read More »Denying vaccines for pets — no they won’t get pawtism
The article critiques the claims that dire wolves have been brought back from extinction by Colossal Biosciences. It clarifies that while the company altered grey wolf DNA to create animals resembling dire wolves, true de-extinction has not occurred. The author… Read More »Dire wolf has not been brought back from extinction
Vaccine hesitancy is increasingly affecting pet vaccination, mirroring trends in human vaccination. Research shows 22% of dog and 26% of cat owners hesitate to vaccinate. Unvaccinated pets face serious disease risks, including rabies. Vaccines are crucial for health, safety, and… Read More »Vaccine hesitancy for pets is growing and it matters
PubMed is a vital biomedical research database with over 37 million citations, essential for accessing reliable scientific literature. Concerns have arisen about potential mismanagement under RFK Jr’s leadership of the Department of Health and Human Services, which could hinder access,… Read More »RFK Jr could damage PubMed, our biomedical research resource
A recent study indicates a significant increase in microplastics in human brain samples from 2024 compared to those from 2016, suggesting potential accumulation in vital organs. While the research highlights concerning levels in the brain, it does not confirm health… Read More »Microplastics may be accumulating in your brain
The H5N1 avian influenza, or bird flu, raises concerns about potential pandemics as it spreads among humans and animals. While there are no effective vaccines available yet, the CDC is monitoring the situation. Current human infections are mainly from contact… Read More »H5N1 “bird flu” questions and answers
According to scientific research, humans have genetically modified food crops for over 10,000 years. GMOs are not recent advances.