Cancer researcher faked data...how sick!

(for more info, see CNN.com)

I think that one of the worst things that can be falsified is medical research. Results of medical studies can lead literally to life and death decisions on the part of doctors and patients.

One researcher, who faked his results in many differnt works, said that it was a result pressure to publish and a psychological disorder.

This is a reminder of the need for integrity in academics. Also, there should perhaps be an UPPER LIMIT placed on publications rather than a high minimum. I think that many academics produce less than relevant (though usually not falsified) work, because they are pressured into publishing so much in order to be considered for tenure and other career related issues. On the other hand, putting a limit on publications would probably go against the principle of freedom of speech and therefore would also not be a good solution.