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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Scientific misconduct — fabricating, falsifying or plagiarising data — damages science and destroys reputations. Yet it is rife across the developing world. What policies are being put in place to combat it?
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Opinions and Analysis
We must restore scientific integrity in Indian research
For its own international credibility, Indian science must be seen to deal with scientific misconduct, says N. Raghuram.
3 July 2008
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Public-private partnerships fail to involve African researchers
Public-private partnership organisations have failed to include African researchers on an equal basis, say T. J. Tucker and M. W. Makgoba.
Africa must develop its own ethical review
29 January 2007
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Source: Bioethics Forum
Policy Briefs
After the trial is over: what are the sponsor's obligations?
What standard of care can clinical trial participants expect once the trial is over? Richard Ashcroft explores the ethical arguments for responsibilities of both researchers and sponsors of trials.
Efforts to build capacity in research ethics: an overview
Sue Eckstein reviews existing schemes to build capacity in research ethics in developing countries, which range from sponsored academic degree programmes to tailored courses and one-off meetings.
1 June 2004
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News and Features
Sickle cell drug mired in controversy
Production of a herbal-based sickle cell anaemia drug could be under threat as the companies involved are surrounded by allegations of corruption.
Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 9–24 February 2008
A round up of news from or about Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 9–24 February 2008.
27 February 2008
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Practical Guides
Spotting fraudulent claims in science
How do journalists know if a scientist's claim is true? Julie Clayton helps reporters check the quality of claims, and spot the fraudsters.
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