The other day I posted something about the ordeal my friend Andy Marshall was going through as a result of something he published about a researcher who works on genetically modified crops.

One of the many interesting comments we got on that entry had to do with the distinction between perceived and actual conflicts of interest. I mentioned at the time that we would discuss this matter at some point in our editorial, and we finally got around to doing it (click here to read it).

I’m sure this will not be sufficient to satisfy everyone, but we will be delighted to hearing your views about this question. We’re constantly revising our Conflicts of Interest policy, and your views are certainly important to help us shape it.