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Update (March 6): An independent review into how the Ohio State University (OSU) handled misconduct allegations regarding one of its scientists, Carlo Croce, agreed that the institution “reached reasoned and supportable conclusions” and that several of the concerns “did not rise to the level of a cognizable allegation of research misconduct.” According to Retraction Watch, although this review was focused on Croce, this was not the first time that OSU has had to have a decision examined. After a 2013 investigation by The Columbus Dispatch, the university was asked to re-investigate pharmacology professor Terry Elton, who was ultimately found to be guilty of misconduct.
Five of Italian cancer researcher Alfredo Fusco’s papers, published between 1985 and 2001, were retracted last week, Retraction Watch reports.
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