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Review
. 2018 Sep 26;92(20):e00757-18.
doi: 10.1128/JVI.00757-18. Print 2018 Oct 15.

Discovering Invisible Truths

Ilaria Capua  1
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Review

Discovering Invisible Truths

Ilaria Capua. J Virol. .

Abstract

The rise of populist movements worldwide is challenging science and motivating scientists to join the debate and enter politics. Based on my experience, taking a public stand will not come without slanderous personal and institutional attacks as an attempt to shake scientific credibility. The virology community is at risk of similar misrepresentation; reflection on this topic, particularly on how to address such challenges, should be a priority, given we are in the "post-truth" era.

Keywords: credibility; influenza; populism; slander; vaccination.

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