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Timing Is Everything: How I Learned to Avoid Bench Rejection and Choose the Right Journal
When I first started submitting my research, I thought the hard part was writing the manuscript. I’d finish my draft, do a quick...
Alper KARAGÖL
Aug 163 min read


Optimizing Early Research Resource Allocation
Resource allocation in the early stages of research is a critical factor that can determine the success or failure of a project. Whether...
Alper KARAGÖL
Feb 32 min read


The Misinterpretation of Virchow: A Lesson in Evidence and Determinism in Social Sciences
Discussions often arise about the roles of determinism and evidence. Recently, a claim was made that Rudolf Virchow, a renowned...
Alper KARAGÖL
Sep 26, 20243 min read


The Appeal to Nature Fallacy: Why "Natural" Isn't Always Better
Our modern world is filled with artificial additives, synthetic materials, and technological marvels, there's an understandable desire to...
Alper KARAGÖL
Aug 11, 20243 min read


The Importance of Determinism in Evolutionary Algorithms: AlphaFold
While evolutionary algorithms like those in AlphaFold may appear random due to their complex nature and use of pseudo-random number...
Alper KARAGÖL
Jul 2, 20243 min read


Observing Then Hypothesis vs. Hypothesis Then Observing: Which is Better and Less Biased?
In the world of scientific inquiry and research, one of the most fundamental questions revolves around the methodology used to explore...
Alper KARAGÖL
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Extensive Form Games of the Evolutionary Game Theory
Evolutionary game theory, where Darwinian selection meets strategic decision-making, is a powerful tool for understanding animal...
Alper KARAGÖL
May 11, 20241 min read


The Democratization of Discovery and the Power of AI in Science
For centuries, scientific progress has been driven by a select few – those with access to expensive equipment, specialized training, and...
Alper KARAGÖL
May 11, 20242 min read


Don't Be Fooled by Nature: Recognizing the Naturalistic Fallacy
Nature is the source of life, and what's more fundamental than value things that are natural? The naturalistic fallacy is a logical...
Alper KARAGÖL
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Can Holism Become a Powerful Weapon Against Racist Pseudoscience?
In the quest to combat racist pseudoscience, many advocates have turned to holism as a supposed antidote. Holism, the idea that systems...
Alper KARAGÖL
Mar 18, 20243 min read


When You're a Hammer, Are All Problems Nails?
The proverb "When you are a hammer, everything looks like a nail" humorously highlights the tendency to see problems through the lens of...
Alper KARAGÖL
Feb 23, 20242 min read


The Normal Mode Analysis: An attempt to explain vibrational motions of molecules.
Normal Mode Analysis (NMA) is a computational technique that plays a crucial role in understanding the vibrational dynamics of molecules....
Alper KARAGÖL
Feb 15, 20243 min read


The Narrow Line Between Systems Biology and Pseudobiology
The realm of biological sciences thrives on constant exploration and discovery. But as we delve deeper, it's crucial to tread carefully....
Alper KARAGÖL
Feb 15, 20242 min read


How Math Helps Us Understand How Proteins Fold: Knot theory
Knot theory is a branch of mathematics that studies the properties of knots and links, which are essentially strings or loops that can be...
Alper KARAGÖL
Jan 30, 20243 min read


The Hidden Linearity: Why AI's Foundations Go Beyond Neural Networks
The rise of artificial intelligence has ignited imaginations and fueled anxieties. Deep learning algorithms, with their complex neuronal...
Alper KARAGÖL
Jan 23, 20242 min read


Beyond Ctrl+C
While the foundation of science rests on rigorous repetition and established principles, true scientific progress hinges on something...
Alper KARAGÖL
Jan 10, 20242 min read


Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)
CDSS are computer programs designed to aid healthcare professionals in making informed clinical decisions. They act as intelligent...
Alper KARAGÖL
Jan 10, 20242 min read


About the Post-Hoc Theorizing
Here's the problem: when we analyze data after the fact, we're susceptible to confounding variables, hidden influences that can distort...
Alper KARAGÖL
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Vitalism: A Breath of Life Stifled by Bias
In the early days of biology, the complexities of life seemed beyond the reach of purely physical explanations. The spark of life, the...
Alper KARAGÖL
Jan 1, 20243 min read


Should Science Be Normative? Issues in Open Science and Public Understanding
Scientific evidence not only illuminates problems but also guides solutions. Climate change research wouldn't just provide predictions,...
Alper KARAGÖL
Dec 28, 20233 min read
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