Having a truly informed opinion is difficult. In the realm of biology, it requires knowing a lot of vocabulary and fundamental systems. However, once that foundation is built, it becomes very easy to educate oneself on any topic within that sphere.
Textbooks are the gold standard -- if you have the time and inclination.
Papers are good for understanding the mechanisms behind why something happens -- but should be taken with a grain of salt.
Having a truly informed opinion is difficult. In the realm of biology, it requires knowing a lot of vocabulary and fundamental systems. However, once that foundation is built, it becomes very easy to educate oneself on any topic within that sphere.
Textbooks are the gold standard -- if you have the time and inclination.
Papers are good for understanding the mechanisms behind why something happens -- but should be taken with a grain of salt.