Tag: Research Ethics
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Widespread Image Manipulation Found in Animal Studies of Brain Injury After Stroke
Overview: A troubling pattern in brain injury research Researchers analyzing animal studies focused on brain injury after stroke have uncovered a troubling pattern: image reuse and manipulation are more common than previously thought. In a study published in PLOS Biology, scientists found that more than 200 papers contained problematic images, including duplicated Western blots and…
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Experts Call for Action Against Imposter Participants in Health Studies
What are imposter participants? Imposter participants are individuals who provide deceptive or inaccurate data to participate in health research, or automated computer bots that mimic human responses. As online recruitment becomes central to modern health studies—from surveys to randomized trials—the potential for these imposters to skew results grows. The concern, highlighted by Eileen Morrow and…
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Secret Collaborations Between Swiss Higher Education and the Tobacco Industry
Context and Allegations In 2021, the Geneva-based Haute école spécialisée de Genève (HEPIA) was reportedly involved in a confidential collaboration with Philip Morris. According to the RTS (Radio Télévision Suisse) investigative desk, discussions centered on tests of efficiency in agronomic research, but the full details remain unclear. Philip Morris has stated to RTS that the…
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Ending Laboratory Canine Research at St. Joseph’s Health Care
In a pivotal move, St. Joseph’s Health Care in London, Ontario, has announced the immediate cessation of its laboratory research involving dogs. This significant decision, welcomed by various animal rights advocates and even recognized by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, marks a critical milestone in the discourse surrounding animal testing in medical research. Days prior to…