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Science is a method of evidence-based thinking, distinct from the establishment that regulates it. Failures in drug development, like Thalidomide, highlight issues with the scientific establishment, not science itself.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Sciences
Philosophy of Science

Background:

The scientific establishment, driven by power and money, has eroded public trust.
Examples like Thalidomide and Rofecoxib demonstrate public disappointment with biomedical sciences.

Purpose of the Study:

To differentiate between "science" as a method and the "scientific establishment" that governs it.
To analyze the role of the scientific establishment in public trust and scientific failures.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of the definition and practice of science.
Examination of historical case studies (Thalidomide, Rofecoxib) within the biomedical sciences.

Main Results:

Science, as a process of evidence-based inquiry, is distinct from the human-managed "scientific establishment."
Failures often stem from the establishment's regulatory and publication mechanisms, not the scientific method itself.
Science itself is crucial for exposing errors and ensuring accountability within the establishment.

Conclusions:

The scientific establishment, responsible for drug development and publication, must be held accountable for failures.
Distinguishing science from its establishment is crucial for maintaining public trust and advancing scientific integrity.