scientific integrity

Researchers await the outcome of an ongoing investigation into dozens of instances of alleged image problems spanning 29 publications over a period of 23 years.

The university’s board of trustees will oversee a probe after allegations of errors and manipulated images in four papers Marc Tessier-Lavigne coauthored. 

An influential paper on amyloid protein and Alzheimer’s disease potentially fabricated data. Why did it take 16 years to flag?

The agency says that to “reset” the advisory boards and bolster “scientific integrity,” more than 40 advisors appointed during former President Donald Trump’s tenure have been let go.

Despite growing support, respondents still have concerns when it comes to scientific transparency and integrity.

All of the papers had been published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

Studies in Research Integrity and Peer Review analyze ethics and quality in both science and publishing.

Panelists discuss reproducibility, data-sharing, and encouraging early-career researchers at this year’s World Science Forum.

November 2015's selection of notable quotes

According to a new study, the deluge of scientific literature is leaving researchers unsure of which information to trust.

Institutions where RNA interference scientist Olivier Voinnet has worked are looking into allegations of misconduct.

Federal research agencies, such as the NIH, EPA, and NSF, are improving communication between their scientists and journalists, but most can do better.

A new analysis finds that while some federal agencies have made strides in safeguarding the validity of their research, more work needs to be done.