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Perspectives in Biology and Medicine
|January 8, 2019
Summary
Science hype, or exaggerating study significance, occurs across research translation. This review examines its sources, harms, and potential solutions in biomedical research.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical research
- Genetic research
Background:
- Science hype involves inappropriate exaggeration of study significance.
- This phenomenon occurs throughout the research translation process, from grants to marketing.
- Genetic research is notably affected by science hype.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the sources of science hype.
- To examine the social and scientific harms caused by hype.
- To explore potential solutions for mitigating hype.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing evidence on science hype.
- Analysis of hype across various stages of scientific communication.
- Examination of systemic pressures in biomedical research incentives.
Main Results:
- Hype is prevalent in grants, publications, press releases, and media.
- Systemic pressures within biomedical research contribute to hype.
- Genetic research exemplifies the significant role of hype.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the sources and harms of science hype is crucial.
- Addressing systemic incentives in research may reduce hype.
- Mitigation strategies are needed to promote accurate scientific communication.
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