Richard M. Ransohoff advises laypeople on reading scientific studies

2 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 28

Using research linking multiple daily cups of coffee to lower dementia risk, the neuroscientist says readers should examine the original paper and its limitations.
He urges non-specialists to check publication quality, read introductions, discussions and limitations, and avoid overinterpreting correlational findings as proof of causation.
Ransohoff, a Third Rock Ventures partner and American Brain Foundation board member, says direct reading helps the public judge health claims during rapid scientific progress.

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