Scientists say they often censor themselves
Reacting to political and social controversy, legalities
The Associated Press
Updated: 9:30 a.m. ET Feb. 11, 2005
WASHINGTON - Some scientists are thinking twice about doing or reporting certain research, reacting to political and social controversy in addition to legal restrictions.
"It appears that controversy shapes what scientists choose to study and how they choose to study it, and we need to look a little bit more closely at the effects it might be having," said Joanna Kempner, a researcher at the University of Michigan.
