In her response to an invitation to review a manuscript for Nature Communications, Anna Krylov announces her decision to disengage with the Nature publishing group, citing its shift from scientific rigor to promoting a social justice agenda. She criticizes the group's policies for institutionalizing censorship, prioritizing identity over merit in peer review, and encouraging biased citation practices, arguing that these changes undermine the integrity of scientific publishing.
The article discusses the recent removal of the EPA's 2025 scientific integrity policy under the Trump administration, highlighting the implications for scientific protections, increased political interference, and the erosion of transparency in scientific practices. It emphasizes the dangers posed by the administration's efforts to redefine science and undermine the credibility of federal scientific institutions.