Journals plagiarizing journals; new immune cells combat diabetes; TB-killing vitamin C; analog cell computers; real time fish memory; ant-pitcher plant mutualism
Journals plagiarizing journals; new immune cells combat diabetes; TB-killing vitamin C; analog cell computers; real time fish memory; ant-pitcher plant mutualism
An investigation by The Scientist reveals blatant misuse of open-access articles.
The NIH has required researchers to receive instruction about responsible conduct for more than 20 years, but misconduct is still on the rise.
Should institutions invest in changing the behavior of scientists found guilty of violating research rules and ethics?
New libel laws for England and Wales should help protect scientific debate, but campaigners worry that legal costs remain a threat.
The journal is sharpening its review of life science papers and giving authors additional space to document more detailed methods.
Animal-rights activists devastate a psychiatric research lab at the University of Milan.
Measuring consciousness; unethical data splitting; the deliciousness of beer; autism mutations linked to cannabinoid signaling; arming animals against electron microscopes
A new survey finds a high incidence of sexual harassment and rape among women doing anthropological field work.