Miami Vice: Francis Hornicek & Zhenfeng Duan
” I will only confirm that every conclusion offered in papers on which I am one of the authors is sound and can be relied upon.” Francis Hornicek
Category: Research integrity
Queen Mary and John Vane’s Cowboys
Welcome to the the William Harvey Research Institute in London. Meet two proteges of its founder, the late Nobelist Sir John Vane: Chris Thiemermann and Mauro Perretti. Then meet their own rotten mentees, especially Salvatore Cuzzocrea and Jesmond Dalli.
Ken Suzuki: The King of Hearts at QMUL
“The only difficult part might be deciding whether Ken has been intentionally deceptive or wildly incompetent, although the difference in practice doesn’t seem so important.” – Sholto David
Gianfranco Alpini, in and out of Indiana?
Rumour goes that liver researchers Gianfranco Alpini and his lady friend Heather Francis left Indiana University. While they remain silent, their PubPeer record speaks volumes.
Science moves forward with productive and meaningful activities
“Yup we are being hounded.” – Thomas Südhof
Hannover Scheibenkleister
“Dr. Scheibe presented to me the original blots […]. I think that’s pretty convincing.”
Uni Messina, money for nothing & brothers in arms
“The University of Messina was, in short, a good business that appealed to many, including organized crime on both sides of the Strait of Messina.” – Aneurus Inconstans
Dr. Mohammad Arjmand showcases his work to German President Steinmeier
“The German President and delegation members also spoke with researchers working on challenges relating to clean energy,…”
Cancer and anesthesia – a question of trust
Morty reviews a review, on an important topic and written by Belgian scholars. Turns out, it is mostly referencing fraudulent and papermilled trash from China.
The original sins of Leonard Guarente
“Without specific and credible allegations of research misconduct, MIT is unable to take any action.”
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