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[–] merrickal@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Strange that YTubers have to announce if they’re a sponsored video but sponsored scientists don’t.

[–] SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world 20 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Read the end of any research paper and it indicates any possible conflicts of interest. Youtube isn't a reliable source.

[–] entwine413@lemm.ee 20 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

They usually disclose their funding in the journal article. Otherwise, this meta analysis wouldn't be possible.