Jonathan Wosen

Jonathan Wosen is a West Coast biotech and life sciences reporter who joined STAT in 2022. He previously worked for the San Diego Union-Tribune and has interned at the Santa Cruz Sentinel, Knowable magazine, and STAT. He holds a doctorate in immunology from Stanford and a master's in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz. In his spare time, he enjoys jogging and following NBA-related topics.

Biography:  https://www.statnews.com/staff/jonathan-wosen/

85%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • Jonathan Wosen appears to report on biotech and life sciences topics with a neutral point of view.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Jonathan Wosen has interned for the Santa Cruz Sentinel, Knowable magazine, and STAT. This may create a potential conflict of interest when reporting on these organizations.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Scientists found a major clue why 80% of autoimmune disease patients are women, but also mention that Xist, a molecule found only in women, is responsible for triggering the chemical response that leads to autoimmune diseases.
  • The article discusses distinct brain networks linked to sex and gender, but also states that the networks associated with gender differences were largely different from those associated with sex differences.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The article discusses the role of an RNA molecule called Xist in driving autoimmunity in females. However, it does not mention that this finding is based on research conducted on mice and may not directly apply to humans.

Recent Articles

Neuroscientists Discover Distinct Brain Network Patterns for Sex and Gender in Young People

Neuroscientists Discover Distinct Brain Network Patterns for Sex and Gender in Young People

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 Neuroscientists Elvisha Dhamala and her team identified distinct brain network patterns associated with sex and gender in young people based on functional brain imaging data from over 4,700 children in the US. Using predictive modeling, they found that sex was linked to visual processing, motor control, sensory processing regions, and some executive functions. Gender was related more broadly to executive function and possibly impacted networks supporting attention and social cognition. The findings could lead to more nuanced approaches in medical contexts for equal treatment based on sex and gender.
The X Chromosome and Autoimmune Diseases in Women: A Comprehensive Analysis of Causes and Treatment Options

The X Chromosome and Autoimmune Diseases in Women: A Comprehensive Analysis of Causes and Treatment Options

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Autoimmune diseases, caused by genetic, environmental or lifestyle factors, affect 80% of women worldwide. The X chromosome may contribute to this disparity.