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Inside a research fraud scandal that rocked the scientific community — and tested the future president of MIT

Inside a research fraud scandal that rocked the scientific community — and tested the future president of MIT

Update: 2025-08-14
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It seemed like Duke scientists had developed a “Holy Grail” of cancer treatment. Then the truth came out. In this week's Globe Magazine cover story, reporter Mike Damiano takes readers inside the scandal that ended with broken careers, betrayed patients, and contributed to a lasting legacy of doubt in scientific institutions.


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Inside a research fraud scandal that rocked the scientific community — and tested the future president of MIT

Inside a research fraud scandal that rocked the scientific community — and tested the future president of MIT

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