Analysis reveals Lysenko's ideologically driven pseudoscience led to severe consequences, suggesting need for vigilance.
Summary Lysenko was a powerful Soviet pseudoscientist, whose theories cost millions of lives. He died 50 years ago, but his legacy is highly salient. Anti-science and ideology come together slowly, and UK pseudoscience has had unforeseen consequences. Pseudoscience must be challenged even when this has repercussions for those who speak up.
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