"Science for Sale: Brokers of Junk Science?"

"Two scientific journals known for their industry ties have become go-to publications for researchers who minimize risks from chemicals".

"Hardbound volumes of Critical Reviews in Toxicology and Regulatory Toxicology and  Pharmacology spanning decades are shelved at the National Library of Medicine’s subterranean archives — the world’s largest medical collection — in Bethesda, Maryland.

The peer-reviewed journals are among a select group of medical titles indexed by the National Institutes of Health, and they belong to international associations whose members pledge to uphold ethical and scientific standards. The titles come at a price: an issue of Critical Reviews retails for $372, while an annual subscription to Regulatory Toxicology costs $275.

Yet critics also claim the journals are purveyors of “junk science” — misleading, industry-backed articles that threaten public health by playing down the dangers of well-known toxic substances such as lead and asbestos. The articles often are used to stall regulatory efforts and defend court cases."

Jie Jenny Zou reports for the Center for Public Integrity February 18, 2016.