Former Australian Cancer Researcher Found Accused of Misconduct

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A former Australian cancer researcher has allegedly been found unlikely to have performed experiments in a cancer study leading to his work being retracted from a leading research journal.

The Journal of Clinical Oncology has retracted an article by Professor Mark Smyth, citing a lack of correction and supporting information.