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Investigation finds Swedish scientists committed scientific misconduct
Nature
2017
2 citations
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Quirin Schiermeier
Summary
Swedish scientists were found to have committed scientific misconduct in a high-profile study claiming microplastic pollution harms fish, casting doubt on the paper's conclusions. The case underscores the importance of rigorous peer review and data integrity in microplastics research, where findings can drive major regulatory decisions.
Probe centered on controversial paper that claimed microplastic pollution harms fish. Probe centered on controversial paper that claimed microplastics harmed fish.