Clearing of researcher in 'Baltimore affair' boosts demand for reforms

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The verdict in the Baltimore affair that cleared immunologist Thereza Imanishi-Kari of charges of scientific misdemeanour has also focused on the government's inept handling of allegations of scientific fraud. The Office of Research Integrity has come under criticism for passing faulty judgements on the basis of circumstantial evidence. The entire episode has highlighted the pressing need for prompt and fair scientific misconduct regulations. New ways of handling such disputes are already being debated by the Department of Health and Human Services and the scientific community.

Reports, Criticism and interpretation, Fraud in science, Science fraud, Research ethics, Imanishi-Kari, Thereza

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Brazil's scientists warn against 'nationalistic' restrictions

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The Brazilian government is seeking relatively liberal legislation to allow it to meet its commitments following its ratification of the biodiversity convention signed during the Earth Summit in 1992. In contrast, left-wing opposition parties are calling for a more nationalistic law to protect the country's biodiversity from foreigners. Government officials are concerned that, if the opposition parties prevail, extremely protectionist legislation may result.

Brazil, Biological diversity, Biodiversity, Natural resources

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