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"Taking multivitamin daily could help to slow biological ageing, study suggests" A scientist offers nuanced perspective on this piece by The Guardian, noting strengths like the accurate summary of the cited study and the use of a balanced tone. Read the full review: authentisci.com/article/2b85...

AuthentiSci review for Taking multivitamin daily could help to slow biological ageing, study suggests

AuthentiSci review for Taking multivitamin daily could help to slow biological ageing, study suggests

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We’re thrilled to welcome @phillbjones.bsky.social , Digital and Technology lead at @morebrains.coop to our Board of Trustees at Authentisci. With his expertise in research, business & tech, Phill will help us continue to safeguard scientific integrity online. Join us in giving Phill a warm welcome!

Phill Jones, PhD@phillbjones.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I'm delighted to announce that I'm joining @authentisci.bsky.social as a trustee. There's a need to push back against misinformation on the web. What inspires me about AuthentiSci is the opportunity to improve quality and accountability of scientific journalism by empowering researchers themselves.

📣ESI Early Career Researchers event on 19 March. Dr Nick Clifton will be introducing the AuthentiSci platform which enables researchers with an ORCID ID and publication record to review how science is portrayed in the media. Open for all @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk ECRs. www.exeter.ac.uk/events/detai...

"How ‘Blue Zones’, the real-life fountains of youth, were debunked by flawed data" An expert says the article rightly stresses data integrity and confounders in longevity research, but overstates the “debunking” and gives little space to methodological nuance. authentisci.com/article/1786...

AuthentiSci review for How Blue Zones, the real-life fountains of youth, were debunked by flawed data

AuthentiSci review for How Blue Zones, the real-life fountains of youth, were debunked by flawed data

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Biological and medical scientists - your expertise is required on important media content: Can microplastics cause heart disease? Click below to join AuthentiSci and become part of the movement that connects scientists with the public. authentisci.com

Part 3 (final): Community-driven science verification Credit: Hanna Ganderton

Part 2: Connecting scientists with public understanding Part 3 tomorrow. Credit: Hanna Ganderton

For those working in psychiatric genomics and related disciplines: join us next Wednesday as we discuss accurate and trusted science communication. I will cover how researchers can get involved in lending their expertise to educate and combat misinformation, and introduce @authentisci.bsky.social.

Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC)@pgcgenetics.bsky.social · 8mo ago

❗Join us to discuss: ‘Scientifically accurate and ethically responsible science communication in psychiatric genetics’ on 14th Jan ! Organised by the PGC Outreach Committee, BGA Public Science Committee @behaviorgenetic.bsky.social, and @ibangs.bsky.social Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Part 1: Science Misinformation and The Scientific Process. Part 2 tomorrow. Credit: Hanna Ganderton

"Magnesium: can this ‘miracle mineral’ really help us sleep?" The review notes that the article focuses more on influencer trends than evidence, relies on anecdotes, and skips clinical trial data, despite potential risks from supplementation. authentisci.com/article/37d8...

AuthentiSci review for Magnesium: Can this "miracle mineral" really help us sleep?

AuthentiSci review for Magnesium: Can this "miracle mineral" really help us sleep?

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❗Join us to discuss: ‘Scientifically accurate and ethically responsible science communication in psychiatric genetics’ on 14th Jan ! Organised by the PGC Outreach Committee, BGA Public Science Committee @behaviorgenetic.bsky.social, and @ibangs.bsky.social Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Proud to be finalists. Hopeful for a spot on the podium.

Karger Publishers@kargerpublishers.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Greetings from #London! The #KargerTeam is attending the #VesaliusInnovationAward ceremony tomorrow at the STM Innovator Fair. Who will be the #winner this year? ⭐ @authentisci.bsky.social ⭐ Profectus Academy ⭐ Safespace Research ⭐ Scitility PBC ⭐ @thesify.bsky.social Find out tomorrow!

Why is diabetes type 1 so dangerous for young children? Do you have expertise in the biological or medical sciences? If so, your insights are requested on the linked media content. Help strengthen evidence-based science communication by joining AuthentiSci today. authentisci.com

AuthentiSci review for Scientists have discovered why type 1 diabetes is worse for young children

AuthentiSci review for Scientists have discovered why type 1 diabetes is worse for young children

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Environment scientists - lend your expertise to recent media content! Summer 2025 was the warmest on record - is this trend here to stay? authentisci.com/article/2ddb... Click below to join AuthentiSci and be part of the movement bridging the gap between science and the public. authentisci.com

"Ever feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key" The review says the article is balanced and quotes experts, but evidence for “vagus nerve training” is weak. Benefits could be placebo, and it shouldn’t replace medical advice. authentisci.com/article/5101...

AuthentiSci review for Ever feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key

AuthentiSci review for Ever feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key

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Are you a biological or medical scientist? Your expert review is needed on the following media content: Can taking Ozempic lead to reduced heart problems even without weight loss? Help AuthentiSci support evidence-based science reporting by creating a reviewer account today. authentisci.com

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"Scientists discover key clues to cause of autism — no link to paracetamol" Reviews say the article explains the research responsibly and avoids sensationalism, but the title exaggerates — the study shows correlations, not causes, and has no mention of paracetamol. authentisci.com/article/a8ad...

AuthentiSci review for Scientists discover 'key clues' to cause of autism - no link to paracetamol

AuthentiSci review for Scientists discover 'key clues' to cause of autism - no link to paracetamol

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If you are a physicist or computer scientist, your experience is needed to review recent science content in the media, including: Do earthquakes remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? Help AuthentiSci support science reporting in your field by signing up today. authentisci.com

"Eating more of this vitamin may lower dementia risk by 49%" The review notes that the article is clear and balanced but the study shows only correlation between vitamin B₂ in diet and reduced dementia. Supplement benefits remain unproven. authentisci.com/article/91c1...

AuthentiSci review for Eating More of this Vitamin May Lower Dementia Risk by 49%, New Study Says

AuthentiSci review for Eating More of this Vitamin May Lower Dementia Risk by 49%, New Study Says

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"Alzheimer’s blood test could revolutionise diagnosis" A scientist says the article is clear and accurate about the new p-tau217 trial, though it skips over rollout challenges and how earlier diagnosis could connect to new treatments. authentisci.com/article/2ad7...

AuthentiSci review for Alzheimer's blood test could 'revolutionise' diagnosis

AuthentiSci review for Alzheimer's blood test could 'revolutionise' diagnosis

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Environmental scientists, your expertise is required to review recent media content in your field, including: Is the melting of sea ice slowing down? Join AuthentiSci today to collaborate with a global community bringing the public and scientific experts together. authentisci.com

"Gene found to link obesity risk in Labradors and humans" A reviewing scientist says the study is strong and the article explains it well, but it exaggerates the conclusion - the human genetic effect is small, not a sweeping “drive to overeat.” authentisci.com/article/4078...

AuthentiSci review for Gene found to link obesity risk in labradors and humans

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We are delighted to be through to the finals of the #VesaliusInnovationAward!

Karger Publishers@kargerpublishers.bsky.social · 11mo ago

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 #VesaliusInnovationAward finalists: ⭐ @authentisci.bsky.social ⭐ Profectus Academy ⭐ Safespace Research ⭐ Scitility PBC ⭐ @thesify.bsky.social Congratulations to all, and a big thank you to all the #startups who have applied! See you in #London on Dec 9!

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