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Editorial
. 2018 Sep 20;71(6):879-881.
doi: 10.1016/j.molcel.2018.08.026.

A Scientist's Oath

Kelsey E Bettridge  1 , Ashley L Cook  2 , Roy C Ziegelstein  3 , Peter J Espenshade  4
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Editorial

A Scientist's Oath

Kelsey E Bettridge et al. Mol Cell. .
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Abstract

Data on the perceptions of scientists suggest a moderate public distrust of scientist's motivations. Bettridge et al. suggest scientist's reluctance to engage the public on controversial ethical issues may be a contributing factor. The authors propose a Scientist's Oath to send a clear message to the public about our ideals.

Keywords: Hippocratic Oath; diversity; duty; engagement; ethics; graduate student; integrity; medical student; public trust; responsibility.

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