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Politicization of science
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<p>The politicization of science for political gain occurs when <a href="/facts/Government/N4bYL0VC">government</a>, <a href="/facts/Business/For1e8Nh">business</a>, or <a href="/facts/Advocacy_group/7oNDHtPI">advocacy groups</a> use legal or economic pressure to influence the findings of scientific research or the way it is disseminated, reported or interpreted. The politicization of science may also negatively affect <a href="/facts/Academic_freedom/p8NDbSQF">academic</a> and <a href="/facts/Scientific_freedom/p8NDbSQF">scientific freedom</a>, and as a result it is considered <a href="/facts/Taboo/3KuFszoI">taboo</a> to mix politics with science. Historically, groups have conducted various campaigns to promote their interests, many times in defiance of <a href="/facts/Scientific_consensus/DrTWaQIy">scientific consensus</a>, and in an effort to manipulate <a href="/facts/Public_policy/fYl7gXaC">public policy</a>. </p>