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Sending thoughts to our readers and wishing them the best in this uncertain time.
The week at Retraction Watch featured:
- The story of what it takes to correct a flawed paper about COVID-19.
- Two retractions as a yeast researcher risks losing her PhD.
- Another loss in court for a cancer researcher.
- A report on a researcher who faked data in seven papers and two grant applications.
How many papers about COVID-19 have been retracted? We’ve been keeping track, as part of our database. Here’s our frequently updated list.
Here’s what was happening elsewhere:
Continue reading Weekend reads: Revelations about a controversial COVID-19 study; weaponizing uncertainty; a ‘super-spotter’ of duplicated images