Collateral damage: How one misconduct case brought a biology institute to its knees

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Collateral damage: How one misconduct case brought a biology institute to its knees

What is this about?

This case is about the 'side effects' of scientific misconduct and how it affects others who are not directly involved in the case.

This is a factual case.

Why is this important?

Revelations of scientific misconduct always cause collateral damage.

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For whom is this important?

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Who

• Haruko Obokata

When

• 2014

Where

• Japan

Virtues & Values

• Reliability
• Honesty
• Accountability

Good Practices & Misconduct

• Fabrication
• Falsification

Research Area

• Health biotechnology