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How to Read a Scientific Paper (About a Scientist With a Worm in His Mouth)
- androidb 13y agoYes, 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/tired-of-being-a-host123.php http://www.wm.edu/research/ideation/notes-and-curiosities/ti...
- Tichy 13y agoI 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 13y agoDo you aim to only read things relevant to your life? I thought it was entertaining.
- Tichy 13y agoActually, yes. And if I read something for entertainment, I don't tell other people they should read it.
- kwhitefoot 13y agoIt 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 13y agoA quote that I loved from the article: Allen did email his colleagues with the subject line: “A paper in my mouth. Ahh, science.
- scotty79 13y agoHow was it moving under skin without causing pain or inflamation?
- reginaldjcooper 13y agoHe's an American and he is not suing the oral surgeon for malpractice? Also that was really gross.