A scientist has found a new drug that appears to provide weight loss in humans
without dieting. The scientist has tested the drug on thousands of people and has
found few side effects. Which of the following should the scientist do next?
A. contact a pharmaceutical company about marketing and selling the drug
B. begin to treat individuals with extreme obesity problems
C. publish the results so others can replicate the study
D. notify the media that a new weight-loss drug will soon be on the market