I'm in medicine. In order to complete my PhD, I had to complete a valid scientific research study. The data and information collection put me in a place that gave me insight to research medicine and how hard it is. Not only that, but how lowly paid they are as well. Most of these research scientist are paid with only the proper reference listed in the book or journal. Every time I hear someone say "follow the money" regarding research and science, I know immediately, they have no real knowledge of either. Now, pharmaceuticals, thats who nother ball o wax.