The retraction of the Nature Chemical Biology paper with Dr .Ramesh as the senior author took place after a full inquiry, as required by the NCBS Research Misconduct policies, into the data trail related to images in the Nature Chemical Biology paper that showed evidence of manipulation. Dr. Ramesh initially defended the sanctity of the images but informed the Institute, which set up an investigation committee, which after an investigation, recommended that the paper be retracted. In the first week of December, Mr Bandopadhyay had left NCBS after getting a No Objection Certificate from the institution. Dr Ramesh didn't respond to requests for comment. However, beyond the issue of data fraud the Institute was “seriously taking up” these allegations of pressure, he said.

Source: The Hindu July 17, 2021 15:00 UTC