Science For Sale
"It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it." Upton Sinclair, "The Jungle"
There are too many referances to cite, here are just a few.. Edward Bernays, a public relations genius would be pleased.
Perfluorooctanoic Acid PFOA - Dupont teflon chemical, ruled likely carcinogen Feb 16, 2006
What chemicals can end up in your drinking water? Is it decided by science or politics? 2005
FDA Whistleblower to Speak on Drug Safety Medical News Today May 1 2005
Memorandium of Dr. Graham to FDA
Industry funding on non-profit health organizations By Dr. Michael Jacobson International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health 2005
USA:
Group Blasts Dental Academy's Deal with Coca-Cola 2003
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Coca-Cola AAPD has also adamantly reassured its members and the public that the Coke grant will not scientifically or professionally compromise the association. Yet just after the announcement of the grant, Dr. John Rutkauskas, executive director of AAPD, was quoted as saying the role of soft drinks in the development of caries is "certainly not clear."
Nation's Dentists Get Behind Fluoride Awareness Campaign For Kids 2006
New
ACE Report Fails to Remedy Ethical Problems Concerning Industry-Backed University
Research 2001
On Campus, Industry Sets Up A Perchlorate
Conferance By PETER WALDMAN
Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL December 29, 2005
Harvard fluoride findings misrepresented EWG 2005
There's no evidence to back cloning research by Hwang Woo Suk. Experts say intense competition may drive scientific fraud. LA Times 2005
Tobacco Industry Research Committee