About Myka Estes
Science is founded on uncertainty. Each time we learn something new and surprising, the astonishment comes with the realization that we were wrong before.
- Lewis Thomas
This newsletter explores the layers of uncertainty that shape health science—from the laboratory to the clinic and beyond. While breakthrough discoveries make headlines, their impact often falls short in real-world settings. Scientific publications are the medium through which discoveries are communicated, but the text alone is not sufficient for understanding.
There is a meta narrative that everyone working within the scientific community is aware of—one that positions scientific findings within the context of research history, culture, prevailing ideologies, reputations, and healthcare logistics.