In response, Ms. Ramesh uploaded original images and denied image manipulation. Ms. Ramesh again defended the images offering a detailed protocol and information on the materials used so that the discovery could be independently replicated. Ms. Ramesh meanwhile informed Director of the institute Satyajit Mayor of these comments. An independent set of researchers at the NCBS couldn’t replicate the findings, Ms. Ramesh said in a note. “As the corresponding author, I must bear responsibility and am deeply shocked, disturbed and very saddened that such scientific misconduct could happen under my watch,” Ms. Ramesh said in a statement.

Source: The Hindu July 07, 2021 12:18 UTC