Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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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
We need a global treaty on health research for the poor
It's time to move from debate to action with new mechanisms for funding research into diseases faced by developing countries.
Tackling bird flu effectively needs scientific openness
Efforts to limit publication of controversial bird flu research could end up doing more harm than good.
Islam Analysis: Money can't buy quality research
12 January 2012
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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
Chilean court of justice blocks dam in Patagonia
25 May 2012
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Source: ScienceInsider
Developing countries face up to synthetic biology challenges
As commercial synthetic biology production gathers speed, there are growing calls for greater regulation, reports Yojana Sharma.
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.
