How to Read a Scientific Paper (About a Scientist With a Worm in His Mouth)

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/10/how-to-read-a-research-paper-about-that-scientist-with-a-nematode-in-his-mouth/

by georgecmu • 13 years ago

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androidb• 13 years ago

Yes, this really is what the title says. Quote from the article after the scientist discovered the worm in his mouth: "Wow, this is really interesting,” thought Allen. And then 1) I hope it’s not fatal and 2) I hope it’s publishable"

Not your typical reaction... this is another article that also adds some imagery: http://www.wm.edu/research/ideation/notes-and-curiosities/ti...

Tichy2• 13 years ago

I must admit I read the article (wired, not the paper), but I don't get the point at all. The relevance to my life appears (hopefully) to be zero.

justinpombrio• 13 years ago

Do you aim to only read things relevant to your life? I thought it was entertaining.

Tichy2• 13 years ago

Actually, yes. And if I read something for entertainment, I don't tell other people they should read it.

kwhitefoot• 13 years ago

It might not be relevant to your life but it is food for thought for anyone who visits a doctor and feels that their expertise is not being taken seriously.

timje1• 13 years ago

A quote that I loved from the article: Allen did email his colleagues with the subject line: “A paper in my mouth.

Ahh, science.

scotty79• 13 years ago

How was it moving under skin without causing pain or inflamation?

reginaldjcooper• 13 years ago

He's an American and he is not suing the oral surgeon for malpractice? Also that was really gross.

How to Read a Scientific Paper (About a Scientist With a Worm in His Mouth)

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