Obokata apparently fails to reproduce STAP cells

Obokata apparently fails to reproduce STAP cells

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in January 2014 shows scientist Haruko Obokata at Japan's Riken research institute announcing her research into so-called STAP cells in the western city of Kobe. Her research papers were withdrawn later amid allegations of misconduct, and it was reported on Dec. 18, 2014, that she has failed to reproduce STAP cells during verification experiments.

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