The mainstream media (MSM) attempted to report on a study linking that suggests the children of older fathers have an increased risk of bipolar disorder. Many reports exaggerated or distorted the study.
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Why is this important? Science can be difficult to report especially by non-scientific journalists for a scientifically-illiterate audience.
Who is involved? Scientific journals, MSM, scientists, and the general public.
Where is this happening? Everywhere.
What can you do? Learn more science and promote science education. In the short term, MSM should do better reporting, but an educated public is the best cure for this problem.
