Science and Development Network
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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
Islam Analysis: Money can't buy quality research
Some Muslim countries' powerful financial incentives to make quick progress in research could backfire, cautions Athar Osama.
12 January 2012
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Address risk of nanotech toxicity
Developing countries forging ahead with nanotechnology need regulation and research into local risk patterns, say Alok Dhawan and Vyom Sharma.
Include indigenous communities in genomics research
10 May 2011
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Source: Science
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
Fines expose failings in policing of Indian drug trials
Recent scandals have exposed weaknesses in India's ability to police its own doctors as they participate in international drug trials.
17 January 2012
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Indian scientist bags open access award
Indian initiative toward open access wins laurels, despite lacklustre government support.
12 January 2012
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A blow to promising HIV microbicide gel
29 November 2011
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Source: Science NOW
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.
