SOCIALISTIC TENDENCY IN MEDICINE-FACTS VERSUS FEAR

H5N1 influenza viruses: facts, not fear.

The ongoing controversy over publication of two studies involving the transmission in ferrets of H5N1 (H5) subtype influenza viruses and the recommendations of the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity to redact key details in the manuscripts call for an examination of relevant scientific facts. In addition, there are calls in the media to destroy the viruses, curtail future research ...

Proving Facts: Belief versus Probability

Testisimmune privilege - Assumptions versus facts.

The testis has long enjoyed a reputation as an immunologically privileged site based on its ability to protect auto-antigenic germ cells and provide an optimal environment for the extended survival of transplanted allo- or xeno-grafts. Exploration of the role of anatomical, physiological, immunological and cellular components in testis immune privilege revealed that the tolerogenic environment ...

Scientific Facts Versus Media Misinformation

There are two intentional difference between this version of the article and the original published version. First, the original published version contains an error in Figure 2 which was inadvertently introduced during the editing process. Specifically, the sign of the condom use/HIV correlation was reversed. This electronic version of the article contains the correct version of Figure 2. Secon...

Teaching concepts versus facts in developmental biology.

Points of View (POV) address issues faced by many people within the life science education community. CBE—Life Sciences Education (CBE-LSE) publishes the POV Feature to present two or more opinions published side-by-side on a common topic. We consider POVs to be “Op-Ed” pieces designed to stimulate thought and dialogue on significant educational issues. They are not meant to be exhaustive treat...