A PHD is just an undergrad degree (hopefully a science) with a research project (masters) then another (phd).
I don't know laynes undergrad, or masters/phd, I know his thesis is out there. I just want you guys to realize that the research project could be so specific or irrelevant that he is no more than someone with a bachelors.
Link to his thesis cuz I ay be wrong.

I also don't know what studies they are referring to but a study can also bend truths by using semantics and interesting methods. It's not gospel

Dorian is childish here but I trust him more until I learn more about layne