Rethinking the retraction process.
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Abstract
High-profile examples of scientific fraud continue to plague research. Recently, <i>Science</i> published two news stories on alleged image manipulation in Alzheimer's research and unreliable data in an ecology study, sadly showing that the problem persists. Each case involved back and forth among the journal, authors, and institutions to correct the scientific record. Journalists and advocates for research integrity (including courageous whistleblowers) are understandably frustrated about how long it takes to retract papers or at least to post editorial expressions of concern. It's time to devise a more efficient solution.