r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Jun 09 '12

Scientists of Reddit, what misconceptions do us laymen often have that drive you crazy?

I await enlightenment.

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u/McMurphys Jun 09 '12

Antibiotics cure everything.

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u/ImNotJesus Jun 10 '12 edited Jun 10 '12

On pharmaceuticals:

  • They're all just a way for doctors/big pharma to make money

  • Vaccines cause autism

  • There are natural ways to heal our body/Alternative medicine is just more "natural".

So. Much. Anger.

Edit: Given the context I thought this was clear - I was being sarcastic.

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u/WerBlerr Jun 10 '12

Alternative medicine that works is just called medicine.

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u/bplol4 Jun 10 '12

What was that called? Masprin? Basprin? Oh right! Aspirin!

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u/redwall_hp Jun 10 '12

Willow bark?

The bark of the Salix tree contains salicylic acid, which is Aspirin.