They found that about half of scientists at the prominent cancer hospital report being unable to reproduce data in at least one previously published study. The number approaches 60% for faculty members:
Our survey also provides insight regarding the pressure to publish in order to maintain a current position or to promote ones scientific career. Almost one third of all trainees felt pressure to prove a mentor’s hypothesis even when data did not support it.http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0063221
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