Posted 1/26/2024, 9:19:07 PM
Dana-Farber Retracts 6 Studies, Corrects 31 More After Cancer Research Errors Exposed
- A prestigious cancer institute is retracting 6 studies and correcting 31 others after a blogger identified errors and "really serious concerns"
- The allegations center around image duplications and manipulations in research papers from top Dana-Farber scientists
- A biologist named Sholto David brought the issues to light in a blog post after scrutinizing the work of Dana-Farber leadership
- Dana-Farber says some errors were unintentional, but outside experts note the problems indicate deeper issues with research practices
- The case highlights the growing role of AI tools in catching questionable science and adds to debates about research integrity