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Wayne State University’s conclusion that pathologist Fazlul Sarkar committed research misconduct could affect the ongoing legal proceedings related to anonymous critics of his work.

Researchers discover that neutrophil extracellular traps help cancers spread, and design enzyme-loaded nanoparticles to destroy them.

A Wayne State University probe into allegations of research misconduct leveled against pathologist Fazlul Sarkar has found the scientist guilty of multiple instances of image manipulation, among other infractions.

Problematic dietary advice; the man whose cells were fixed with CRISPR; treating toads

For the first time, scientists generate functional mouse eggs from stem cells in culture.

This is not sustainable.

Viruses are responsible for the majority of archaea deaths on the deep ocean floors, scientists show.

Researchers tap into ongoing dengue studies to improve antibody-based diagnostic tests for Zika and address unanswered questions about the emerging virus’s epidemiology.

Umbrella flowers lure in flies by mimicking the alarm signals produced by the flies’ preferred prey.

Young cells make their way to the frontal lobe to create new circuits in the brains of infants, researchers report. 

Attorneys representing pathologist Fazlul Sarkar and users of the post-publication peer review website present their cases regarding the constitutionality of subpoenaing for the identities of anonymous commenters.