I think it's an obvious conflict, not potential.

There is a desperation factor involved. Prospects are pretty good they won't win the lawsuit.

The FDA commissioner's job is to absorb and deflect criticism of the agency ... Crawford failed that test.

I suspect that this is a relatively isolated event. I don't think there's a crime wave under way in biology research. These actions usually come about because someone is under tremendous pressure to perform.

There clearly was a potential for conflict.

The potential for conflict of interest is greater today than it's ever been.