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Scientific Integrity

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science19 hours ago•7 min saved

Widespread image manipulation flagged in Thermo Fisher antibody catalog

Researchers documented 127 problematic images in Thermo Fisher's antibody catalogue, finding more than 100 manipulated images—ranging from duplicated western blot bands to painted backgrounds and identical blot backdrops. The findings contribute to ongoing concerns about the reliability of commercial antibodies; Thermo Fisher says it is conducting an internal review and will inform users when images have been optimized for presentation.

via Nature|

#antibodies #image-manipulation #science

science2 months ago•7 min saved

Honest mistakes deserve correction: scientists push for transparency after retractions

A Nature feature argues that retracting papers due to honest errors should be normalized to protect the scientific record, sharing stories like Nicole King’s Science retraction, noting incentives such as the Ctrl-Z Award, and emphasizing supportive, calm collaboration among researchers and journals to reduce stigma and encourage transparent corrections.

via Nature|

#open-science #publishing #retractions

ethics2 months ago•15 min saved

Chemist's 35 Retractions in 24 Months Sparks Integrity Debate

A chemistry researcher had 35 papers retracted within 24 months for a mix of issues including major errors in analyses, compromised peer review, image-related problems, and citation manipulation. Most retractions appeared in Elsevier- and Royal Society of Chemistry–published journals, placing the scientist on Retraction Watch’s leaderboard. Coauthors have defended the work as a matter of presentation rather than fraudulent data.

via C&EN|

#ethics #peer-review #retraction-watch

health4 months ago•6 min saved

NIH Leadership Crisis Sparks Concerns Over Scientific Integrity

A group of former NIH scientists and administrators have resigned in protest, citing political interference, censorship, and undermining of scientific integrity by the current administration, which they believe threatens public health, scientific progress, and democratic freedoms.

via statnews.com|

#health #nih #political-interference

health-and-technology7 months ago•8 min saved

The Rise of Fake AI Doctors and the Risks of Misinformation in Healthcare

The article discusses the risks of bias, hallucinations, and opacity in AI systems used in health research, highlighting how these issues threaten the reliability and trustworthiness of medical data and findings, and proposing solutions like transparency and better oversight to mitigate these risks.

via Ars Technica|

#ai-hallucinations #ai-in-medicine #health-and-technology

science7 months ago•5 min saved

Chemists Urge Ban on AI-Generated Chemical Structure Drawings

Two chemists warn that AI-generated molecular structures are often incorrect, which could harm chemistry education and scientific accuracy, calling for a ban on AI use for chemical representations until the technology improves.

via Chemistry World|

#ai-in-chemistry #chemical-education #chemical-structures

health8 months ago•4 min saved

Publisher Probes DNA Contamination in Vaccine Paper Under CDC Review

The publisher Taylor & Francis is investigating a paper claiming DNA contamination in COVID-19 vaccines after concerns were raised on PubPeer, just as the CDC committee is set to review vaccine safety, with the authors suggesting their findings will be discussed in upcoming meetings. The study's methods and references have been questioned, highlighting issues with the measurement techniques and regulatory compliance, raising broader concerns about peer review and scientific accuracy.

via Retraction Watch|

#autoimmunity #covid-19-vaccines #dna-contamination

politics8 months ago•5 min saved

Former CDC Leaders to Criticize RFK Jr. and Warn of Vaccine Risks

Susan Monarez, the former CDC director, is set to testify before the Senate that she was fired for upholding scientific integrity, amid disputes over vaccine policy and political interference under Secretary Kennedy. The hearing will also feature former CDC officials criticizing politicization of science, highlighting tensions within public health leadership.

via The New York Times|

#cdc #firing #politics

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Criticize Energy Department's Climate Report as Unreliable

Over 85 leading climate scientists criticized the Trump Energy Department's recent climate assessment for lacking scientific integrity, alleging it misrepresents current climate science, relies on debunked research, and is biased towards a particular policy stance, prompting over 2,000 public comments.

via NBC News|

#climate-assessment #climate-change #energy-department

science-and-technology9 months ago•4 min saved

AI Uncovers Over 1,000 Fake Science Journals to Protect Research Integrity

A team of computer scientists developed an AI-based classifier to identify questionable open access scientific journals, which often prioritize fees over editorial quality, aiming to combat the proliferation of predatory publishing and improve scientific integrity.

via theregister.com|

#ai-detection #open-access-journals #predatory-publishing

science9 months ago•5 min saved

Rising Scientific Fraud Threatens Trust in Research

A new report warns that while astronomy has largely avoided scientific fraud, the rise of criminal organizations producing fake research could threaten the integrity of scientific literature, especially as space research grows and AI is used to generate fake papers, potentially polluting the field and hindering genuine scientific progress.

via Space|

#ai-and-fake-science #astronomy #paper-mills

environment9 months ago•3 min saved

Energy Department Faces Criticism Over Climate Report Revisions

Scientists criticize US Energy Secretary Chris Wright's plan to 'update' and potentially alter the authoritative climate crisis reports, raising concerns about political interference and misinformation, as the Trump administration seeks to downplay climate change impacts and roll back regulations.

via The Guardian|

#climate-crisis #climate-reports #energy-policy

politics10 months ago•4 min saved

Two NOAA Officials Linked to 'Sharpiegate' Incident Are Placed on Leave

Two high-ranking NOAA officials involved in the investigation of the 2019 'Sharpiegate' incident have been placed on administrative leave, amid broader concerns about political interference and the erosion of scientific independence under the Trump administration, which has implemented significant budget cuts and policy changes affecting the agency's mission and integrity.

via The Guardian|

#agency-leadership #noaa #politics

science-and-environment10 months ago•3 min saved

Senior NOAA Officials Suspended Amid 'Sharpiegate' Inquiry

Two senior NOAA officials involved in the investigation of the Sharpiegate scandal, which questioned the agency's scientific integrity during President Trump's first term, have been placed on leave amid unclear reasons, raising concerns about the agency's stability and future policies.

via CNN|

#hurricane-dorian #noaa #noaa-satellites

science11 months ago•5 min saved

The Rise of ChatGPT: How AI Is Changing Language and Communication

A study analyzed over 15 million biomedical abstracts from 2010 to 2024 and found that the use of certain words associated with AI-generated content, like 'delves' and 'crucial,' increased significantly after the release of ChatGPT, suggesting that at least 13.5% of abstracts may have been written or edited with AI assistance, raising ethical and authenticity concerns in scientific publishing.

via The New York Times|

#ai-in-research #chatgpt #research-abstracts