Revisionist History

The Imaginary Crimes of Margit Hamosh

Jul 5, 2018
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Belgian Coke Crisis

  • In 1999, dozens of Belgian students fell ill after drinking Coca-Cola, causing a national panic.
  • Despite the symptoms, no toxins were found, and it was deemed a case of mass sociogenic illness.
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Margit Hamosh's Case

  • Margit Hamosh, a renowned medical researcher, faced accusations of scientific misconduct, deeply impacting her life and career.
  • This incident stemmed from a minor lab disagreement that escalated into a national controversy.
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Lab Dispute Escalation

  • Hamosh's troubles began with a lab dispute that escalated into an NIH investigation.
  • The investigation stemmed from accusations made by a disgruntled researcher whom Hamosh had rehired.
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