Not Exactly Peer Review
Not Exactly Peer Review is a column for scientists to discuss their opinions on current issues in science (and pseudoscience)!
The Non-GMO Project is Actually Non-Science
GMO is an acronym for Genetically Modified Organism. You might have encountered this term at your local supermarket, where certain products exhibit a ‘Non-GMO Project Verified’ label with a butterfly graphic stamped onto their packaging. [...]
No, Education is Not a Social Leveler
There is no doubt that education is a major social issue for countries across the globe, albeit one that is actively being tackled. We see terms like ‘equal opportunity’ and ‘equality of outcome’ thrown about [...]
How To Create Designer Babies
Making alterations to your genome–also known as gene editing–is all the rage these days. Recent breakthroughs in this field enable us to make precise changes in the DNA, giving rise to many medical possibilities. While [...]
Organize Your Lab With the 5S Method
The 5S method gained popularity after the Toyota used 5S principles to successfully increase production while reducing costs. Today, we recognize that creating a tidy environment goes beyond the realm of car-making. Knowing how messy [...]
Strong Inference Can Turn Your Research Into Results
Let’s face it, not all science is created equal (in terms of funding, anyway). The current reporting landscape, for example, has placed the spotlight on topics like biotechnology and gene engineering. Most fields of science [...]
Vaccines, Autism, and Scientific Fraud
We live in a world where a wealth of knowledge is readily available to many. Access to this is usually just a quick click away, but—almost ironically—this convenience means we are also more likely to [...]
