Yes... that is why it is explicitly listed under conflicts of interest. For better or for worse, there isn't unlimited free capital to study things without vest

Yes... that is why it is explicitly listed under conflicts of interest. For better or for worse, there isn't unlimited free capital to study things without vested interest. We should hope that despite influence, good scientists prioritize the scientific method over lying or intentionally misleading for personal gain. Of course, history has shown this is too much to ask of many people :)