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The PhD student isn't the only one calling for him to step aside during the investigation.

https://www.science.org/content/article/...romScience

The initial controversy triggered scrutiny of other papers Tessier-Lavigne co-authored and revealed additional problematic images. Image manipulation experts say at least some of the errors appear minor. Still, Tessier-Lavigne should step aside during the probe, one observer suggests. “The in-house investigation will have more credibility,” says Richard Smith, a former editor of The BMJ. “And his position as president is compromised when facing these serious accusations.”

I think the Science article linked above gives a pretty balanced view.

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[BostonCard]

The PhD student isn't the only one calling for him to step aside during the investigation.

https://www.science.org/content/article/...romScience

The initial controversy triggered scrutiny of other papers Tessier-Lavigne co-authored and revealed additional problematic images. Image manipulation experts say at least some of the errors appear minor. Still, Tessier-Lavigne should step aside during the probe, one observer suggests. “The in-house investigation will have more credibility,” says Richard Smith, a former editor of The BMJ. “And his position as president is compromised when facing these serious accusations.”

I think the Science article linked above gives a pretty balanced view.

BC