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A new-year round-up of the science stories you may have missed

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Controversy and Retraction: The Hydroxychloroquine Debate

This chapter explores the controversies surrounding Didier Raoult's research on hydroxychloroquine during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the initial excitement followed by critical backlash and eventual retraction. It underscores the detrimental effects on public trust in science and healthcare, the need for rigorous research practices, and the impact on the discovery of effective treatments.

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