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One of the most notorious recent cases of research misconduct involved a South Korean stem cell researcher who claimed to have cloned human embryonic stem cells. However, the researcher was accused of fabricating crucial data and charged with fraud and embezzlement. The fraud charges were eventually lifted, but not before the researcher’s reputation was destroyed.

Although accusations of research misconduct and fraud have been present for decades, the number of complaints is on the rise, according to the FDA. In many cases, the researcher accused of such misconduct may actually be the victim of one or more unscrupulous individuals who make the complaint for his or her own ulterior motives. Some researchers may be targeted by an academic institution or the […]