A federal prosecutor's inquiries into The New England Journal of Medicine (N.E.J.M.) and other scientific journals have raised alarms about potential bias and external influence in medical research. Edward Martin Jr., the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, sent letters questioning the transparency and objectivity of these journals, prompting responses from their leadership. Dr. Eric Rubin, the N.E.J.M. editor, found the letters to be vaguely threatening. These developments suggest a troubling intersection of politics and science, as Martin's claims reflect a broader agenda potentially targeting dissenting scientific viewpoints.
Dr. Eric Rubin, editor in chief of N.E.J.M., described the recent inquiries from U.S. attorney Edward Martin Jr. as vaguely threatening, reflecting fears of political bias in scientific publication.
Martin's letters to The New England Journal of Medicine and other outlets raised concerns about their potential partisanship in scientific discourse, pressing for transparency regarding article submission and funding.
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