Public interest science

Psychological Science in the Public Interest

• Go directly from references to cited articles in other journals using CrossRef links. Editors Stephen J. Ceci, CornellUniversity Morton Ann Gernsbacher, UniversityofWisconsin-Madison Managing Editor Eric Wargo Editorial Board Elliot Aronson, UniversityofCalifornia,SantaCruz Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr.,TexasA&MUniversity Robert A. Bjork, UniversityofCalifornia,LosAngeles Steven J. Breckler, American...

Psychological Science in the Public Interest

We review the experimental evaluations of several widely marketed nonprescription compounds claimed to be memory enhancers and treatments for age-related memory decline. We generally limit our review to double-blind placebo-controlled studies. The compounds examined are phosphatidylserine (PS), phosphatidylcholine (PC), citicoline, piracetam, vinpocetine, acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC), and antioxida...

In the public interest?

Restrictive patenting and licensing for cell-free fetal DNA testing has serious consequences for technology advances and benefits to public health.

Opinion: Conducting science in the public eye

Doing science is usually hidden behinds the wall of the lab and universities, and thus immune from immediate public scrutiny. The current COVID-19 pandemic has dragged the scientific process and its fruits in the public eye. In this short piece, I attempt to discuss the effect of conducting science in the public eye on the public’s perception of science and scientists.

Private Property and Public Interest