r/science Nov 02 '24

Neuroscience In a First, Scientists Found Structural, Brain-Wide Changes During Menstruation

https://www.sciencealert.com/in-a-first-scientists-found-structural-brain-wide-changes-during-menstruation
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u/kiera-oona Nov 02 '24

30 people isn't a very big sample size

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u/Future_Burrito Nov 03 '24

Oh man, I read the article but neglected to check sample size. Anyone else feel like people just shouldn't non-academically publish studies with sample size below 100 and even then have a highly visible * until it reaches 500 or 1000?