The retraction files: Blowing the whistle on suspect science
Co-director of closed psychotherapy clinic retires amid retractions
A dozen papers have been retracted so far, and six more are planned.
Co-director of closed psychotherapy clinic retires amid retractions
A dozen papers have been retracted so far, and six more are planned.
Exclusive: Shake-up at top psychiatric institute following suicide in clinical trial
The New York State Psychiatric Institute in New York City is undergoing an audit and a change in leadership following a suicide that occurred during one of its clinical trials.
Exclusive: Shake-up at top psychiatric institute following suicide in clinical trial
The New York State Psychiatric Institute in New York City is undergoing an audit and a change in leadership following a suicide that occurred during one of its clinical trials.
‘Troublesome pattern’: More papers from heads of shuttered clinic under investigation
A total of 17 studies have already been retracted or are slated for retraction over issues with participant consent.
‘Troublesome pattern’: More papers from heads of shuttered clinic under investigation
A total of 17 studies have already been retracted or are slated for retraction over issues with participant consent.
Exclusive: Investigation prompts retraction of 17 studies from now-shuttered clinic
The University of Maryland found the papers included some data without participant consent.
Exclusive: Investigation prompts retraction of 17 studies from now-shuttered clinic
The University of Maryland found the papers included some data without participant consent.
Controversial ‘cost of autism’ paper retracted
The journal’s decision comes two years after Spectrum covered backlash from researchers over the study.
Controversial ‘cost of autism’ paper retracted
The journal’s decision comes two years after Spectrum covered backlash from researchers over the study.
Retraction, She Wrote: Dorothy Bishop’s life after research
A renowned researcher’s eye for detail has given her a second career and a new following.
Retraction, She Wrote: Dorothy Bishop’s life after research
A renowned researcher’s eye for detail has given her a second career and a new following.
Neuroscience journal retracts 13 papers at once
The papers were flagged by a method that has now been called into question.
Neuroscience journal retracts 13 papers at once
The papers were flagged by a method that has now been called into question.
Flawed protocol for levodopa clinical trial brings retractions
The retracted studies mar hope for the drug’s use in depression.
Flawed protocol for levodopa clinical trial brings retractions
The retracted studies mar hope for the drug’s use in depression.
Prolific autism researcher has two dozen papers retracted
Elsevier’s retractions focus on peer review and conflicts of interest.
Prolific autism researcher has two dozen papers retracted
Elsevier’s retractions focus on peer review and conflicts of interest.
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