Editor's Summary
21 April 2005
Picture imperfect
The magic of digital photography and Photoshop means that scientists can manipulate images so that the key features are visible. But there is a grey area between image enhancement and misrepresentation. Helen Pearson reports.
News Feature: Image manipulation: CSI: cell biology
Digital photography and image-manipulation software allow biologists to tweak their data as never before. But there's a fine line between acceptable enhancements and scientific misconduct. Helen Pearson investigates.
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