In his “From the Editor’s Desk” remarks in this month’s issue of Toxicological Sciences—Volume 168, Issue 1, March 2019—Editor-in-Chief Gary W. Miller emphasizes the importance of presenting sound evidence to those outside the scientific community:
“The other day I heard a group of people discussing conspiracy theories, ranging from the Lost City of Atlantis to the Mothman. The discussion included observations of historical events that were accurate, but was then littered with fanciful interpretations that screamed nonsequitur. It seemed harmless enough as the topic had no impact on health, but similar leaps of illogic are pervasive in our health culture. As scientists, we are glad that we figured out germ theory generations ago, yet for many in society, scientific competence is stuck in the middle ages. This serves as a reminder to continue teaching about the nature of evidence, especially within the context of toxicology. Help children, nonscientist colleagues, friends, and family understand the principles of cause and effect. Of course, do not forget to look inside the pages of ToxSci for the most influential, and conspiracy-free, research in the field of toxicology.”
Among the cutting-edge research published in the March 2019 issue of ToxSci are four Editor’s Highlights:
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