PinnedPublished inSharing ScienceWhat is a Gut Microbiome, and Why Is It So Complex?The potential, and the over-promising, of our newest organJan 25, 2024A response icon17Jan 25, 2024A response icon17
PinnedThe Most Interesting Biology Questions, AnsweredDr. Sam Westreich writes about biotech, Silicon Valley, and answers fascinating questions about science.Sep 23, 2021A response icon5Sep 23, 2021A response icon5
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Published inAge of AwarenessWhy ChatGPT Creates Scientific Citations — That Don’t ExistIt looks convincing, even in White House reports, but it’s often a sign of shoddy backwards research.Jun 4A response icon176Jun 4A response icon176
Published inSharing ScienceRevisiting the Myth: Does Coffee Dehydrate Us?A commenter fears that the caffeine disrupts our electrolyte levelsMay 29A response icon4May 29A response icon4
Published inThe Parenting PortalMy Child Is a Picky Eater! Could It Be Genetic?A twin study identifies the top ‘fussiness’ ages — and the best time to interveneMay 26A response icon12May 26A response icon12
Published inAge of AwarenessDebunking the Misinformation in a Viral “Aging After 40” ArticleFrom a “doctor,” 7K claps, and still getting the basics incorrectMay 16A response icon53May 16A response icon53
Published inWise & WellYogurt is Not the Probiotic Miracle It Claims to BeHow marketers have taken the claims about this food’s benefits too farMay 12A response icon40May 12A response icon40