June 19, 2008

Science Fraud at Universities Is Common -- and Commonly Ignored

By Jeffrey Brainard

Acts of scientific fraud, such as fabricating or manipulating data, appear to be surprisingly common but are underreported to university officials, says a report published today in the journal Nature. And the institutions may have investigated them far too seldom, the report's authors write.

The Nature report draws on the largest and most-systematic survey to date about research misconduct as defined by the federal government—namely, fabrication, falsification, and

Digital or Print Subscription

Web Pass

Already have an account? Log In Now.