The Far-Reaching Ripple Effects of a Discredited Cancer Study
A flawed study attracted grants, investments and other researchers who based new work on the faulty findings.
Evolution of Medicine Podcast: Addressing Flaws in Medicine
James Maskell of the Evolution of Medicine podcast speaks with Emily Kaplan on various topics relating to the impact of broken science on the field of healthcare.
Journal Club 2, Preview
In this journal club, Bob Kaplan reviews the 2014 study “Low Protein Intake Is Associated with a Major Reduction in IGF-1, Cancer, and Overall Mortality in the 65 and Younger but Not Older Population”
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Emily Unleashed: Show Trailer
Coming August 28th! This episodic series from BSI’s Emily Kaplan aims to change our collective conversation through art and science.
The Method and Meaning of True Science
In early May 2024, Greg Glassman hosted a group of friends for tacos and an informal presentation of what science is, and the problems with the science of today.
Research Manipulation Part X: An existential crisis?
Is the placebo effect real? Evidence Based Medicine is built upon controlled trials, but the positive effects demonstrated in these trials may not actually exist.
So you got a null result. Will anyone publish it?
Researchers have tried a bunch of strategies to get more negative results into the literature. Nature asks whether they are working.
Doctors sue British tabloid for libel and win first battle round
The case shines a light on how journalists cover scientific issues and how the media seeks to discredit those who challenge the official narrative.
