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Recent years have seen growing international debate about the ethics of conducting medical research in the developing world, with concern that research participants have been exploited in the past.

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Opinions and Analysis

Asia-Pacific Analysis: The growth of stem-cell therapy

Research into stem cells is taking place across South-East Asia, but proven disease treatments are currently out of reach, says Crispin Maslog.

27 December 2012 | EN

Farmer holds rice seeds, Ghana Responsible science is vital for development

S&T advances should safeguard health, equity and the rights of vulnerable populations, says rural development professional Bhavani R. V.

26 September 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文


News and Features

Manipulation equipment Developing countries unprepared for research misconduct

Research into the extent of scientific misconduct in developing countries highlights the need to combat it, say researchers.

11 April 2013 | EN | ES

Golden rice trial triggers sackings, investigation

Chinese researchers who fed GM rice to children in an unapproved trial have been fired, and a US university is investigating the study.

7 January 2013 | EN | 中文

Practical Guides

U.S. Army medical researchers take part in World Malaria Day Progress or PR? How to report clinical trials

T.V. Padma shows you how to separate real progress from hype and challenge poor practice when you're reporting on the conduct and outcomes of a clinical trial.

30 September 2010 | EN | ES