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Nature 445, 349 (25 January 2007) | doi:10.1038/445349a; Published online 24 January 2007

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Interrogation comes under fire

Geoff Brumfiel

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Tough questioning tactics lack scientific foundation, intelligence agencies told.

There is no scientific basis for current interrogation techniques, a US government-funded study has found. The report has stirred up controversy by calling for more research into the matter, angering many psychiatrists who believe such work is unethical.