#ethics-in-science

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Artificial intelligence
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Why an overreliance on AI-driven modelling is bad for science

AI's influence in science is rapidly growing, but it necessitates cautious application to avoid overestimations and misuse.
Alternative medicine
fromNature
1 month ago

How 'animal methods bias' is affecting research careers

Animal-methods bias occurs when researchers prefer animal-based methods over available non-animal alternatives, impacting study design and funding.
Frustration exists among researchers using animal-free models due to peer-review pushback favoring animal studies.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Academics accuse AI startups of co-opting peer review for publicity | TechCrunch

AI-generated studies are entering academic conferences, raising ethical concerns about transparency and peer review.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientist Who Gene-Hacked Human Babies Says Ethics Are "Holding Back" Scientific Progress

He Jiankui argues that ethics restrains scientific innovation, claiming that his controversial actions in gene editing should not dissuade progress.
Silicon Valley
fromNature
2 months ago

How blowing the whistle on the Theranos scandal transformed Erika Cheung's career

Erika Cheung's whistle-blowing against Theranos highlights the risks and consequences of exposing scientific fraud in a toxic workplace.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
4 months ago

Controversial COVID study that promoted unproven treatment retracted after four-year saga

The retraction of a highly cited malaria drug study highlights the importance of research ethics and integrity.
Hydroxychloroquine was overhyped due to this discredited study, impacting the development of effective COVID-19 treatments.
OMG science
fromeuronews
5 months ago

The monkeys that science has experimented on for over a century

Rhesus macaques are crucial for medical research yet face ethical concerns due to their treatment and extensive roles in studies.
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