The Lysenko-ization of federal science takes a big step forward

From the beginning, Trump science policy has been Lysenko 2.0, in which ideology, not scientific promise and rigor, dictates federal grantmaking. OMB Director Russell Vought's proposed rules de-emphasizing peer review and placing political appointees in charge of final grantmaking decisions do Lysenko proud. The post The Lysenko-ization of federal science takes a big step forward first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.