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Inside a research fraud scandal that rocked the scientific community — and tested the future president of MIT

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It seemed like Duke scientists had developed a “Holy Grail” of cancer treatment. Then the truth came out. In this week's Globe Magazine cover story, reporter Mike Damiano takes readers inside the scandal that ended with broken careers, betrayed patients, and contributed to a lasting legacy of doubt in scientific institutions. Read the story here and subscribe to the Boston Globe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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