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Science 17 February 2006:
Vol. 311. no. 5763, p. 931
DOI: 10.1126/science.311.5763.931d
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TOKYO--Kazunari Taira, a University of Tokyo chemist whose research results have been questioned, is fighting back. Last month, a university investigating committee concluded that no one could reproduce the results in several of his published RNA studies (Science, 3 February, p. 595). In a 4 February letter, Taira called the committee's report "one-sided [and] exaggerated." He says he was not given an opportunity to respond, and he wants a new investigation. Kimihiko Hirao, the university's engineering school dean, defended the investigation in a statement the same day, pointing out that Taira's group was not able to produce any raw data for the disputed work. Another committee is considering his punishment.




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