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Bogus research papers are damaging scientific research, report finds

Reporting from the organization, Retraction Watch, has found that the world of research is being flooded with fake research papers. These undermine legitimate research, can impact funding and can erode public trust in science.

Host Sarah McCammon speaks to investigative journalist Frederik Joelving, contributing editor for Retraction Watch, for more.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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