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. 2010 Aug 17;7(8):e1000318.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000318.

The costs and underappreciated consequences of research misconduct: a case study

Arthur M Michalek  1 , Alan D Hutson, Camille P Wicher, Donald L Trump
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The costs and underappreciated consequences of research misconduct: a case study

Arthur M Michalek et al. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

Arthur Michalek and colleagues explore the consequences of scientific misconduct and, using a single case as an illustration, estimate that direct costs can approach US$525,000, although total costs are likely to be higher.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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