The Japanese newspaper that published this proved to be false news of the first clinical application of cell-derived cells induced pluripotent stem detailed the lessons he learned and measures taken to prevent a recurrence. The Yomiuri Shimbun , the largest circulation daily Japan already apologized to readers for what he admitted was a collection of fake items. Now, in a series of articles in its edition of October 26 morning Japanese and English October 27 Daily Yomiuri (available online here, here, here, and here), the media organization explained that reporters and editors did not check basic facts. The detailed log punitive wage cuts for those involved and replacement of scientific news editor.
To avoid such problems in the future, the paper promised to carefully check the facts, strengthen the verification system in science news department and support the development of journalists who are "able to put things in perspective. "
on Yomiuri also explained that his staff had failed to check the previous statements made by Hisashi Moriguchi, the man at the center of the scandal, which were reported in a number of articles previously published. These included allegations of affiliation with Harvard Medical school and research achievements. the report gave Moriguchi, "a false scale [the appearance of] academic achievement," the 'English article states.
Several other media organizations who highlighted the history of Moriguchi announced take similar measures.
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