New Rule Proposed on Research MisdeedsBy JEFFREY BRAINARDThe U.S. Health and Human Services Department has proposed revised regulations governing how universities investigate and handle cases of research misconduct. The proposal would clarify some issues concerning whistle-blowers, among other changes. The revised rule, published in the April 16 Federal Register, has been many years in the making. It would... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |