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‘Star’ neuroscientist faked data in paper and grant applications, U.S. government finds
The faked data, which was part of research on the genetic mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, was used to obtain more than $1.4 million in federal funding.
‘Star’ neuroscientist faked data in paper and grant applications, U.S. government finds
FDA describes ‘objectionable conditions’ at New York State Psychiatric Institute
The facility’s institutional review board failed to report a 2021 incident and “serious and ongoing noncompliance” by a principal investigator, according to a letter released by the federal agency this week.
FDA describes ‘objectionable conditions’ at New York State Psychiatric Institute
Knowledge gaps in cephalopod care could stall welfare standards
The U.S. National Institutes of Health wants to regulate research involving cephalopods. But there aren’t enough rigorous studies to base the regulations on, veteran cephalopod researchers say.
Knowledge gaps in cephalopod care could stall welfare standards
Spectrum 10K consultation report delayed
The U.K.-based genetics study launched the consultation more than a year ago in response to fierce criticism from autistic self-advocates.
Autism journal retracts speech-recognition paper, pauses special issue
The journal’s publisher flagged problems in 11 papers that were part of a special issue on assistive technology in special education.
Autism journal retracts speech-recognition paper, pauses special issue
U.S. government requested inquiry into Alzheimer’s scientist over misconduct allegations
Gary Dunbar’s university ruled he was not guilty of research misconduct. Nine months later, the federal government demanded another look.
U.S. government requested inquiry into Alzheimer’s scientist over misconduct allegations
Physicians who oversaw diagnostic manual’s revision had pharma funding
Of the 92 U.S.-based physicians who worked on the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 55 of them have collectively received millions of dollars from drug and device companies, new research shows.
Physicians who oversaw diagnostic manual’s revision had pharma funding
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Scrutinized autism prediction paper retracted over problems in peer review
The paper is one of more than 8,000 that have been pulled by the publisher this year, after an investigation found evidence of manipulation in the publication and peer-review process.
Scrutinized autism prediction paper retracted over problems in peer review
Work of autism researcher questioned again
Four studies, including results of a clinical trial, were flagged on PubPeer for a variety of criticisms.
Work of autism researcher questioned again
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