Let’s talk about science and research for a second. Research journals are given a rating used to measure their importance based on citations. This is called an “Impact Factor”. An Impact Factor of >10 puts a journal near the top 1% of all cited journals. 1/x

So a high Impact Factor journal is widely considered reputable by the general scientific/research/medical community. So when a high Impact Factor journal comes out with a statement, it should be taken seriously. 2/x

Consider this article “Trump lied about science” from @ScienceMagazine (IF 41.85) https://t.co/6ApeVqxgWO 3/x

Consider this article “Why Nature supports Joe Biden for US President” from @Nature (IF 42.778) https://t.co/2AJx5A3zUU 4/x

Consider this article “Trump versus Biden: a fight for the health of a nation” from @TheLancet (IF 60.392) https://t.co/tfbZ1LAnM2 5/x