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Nature 448, 511-512 (2 August 2007) | doi:10.1038/448511b; Published online 1 August 2007

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The way research on human subjects is overseen in the United States requires reform.

There is no greater burden of responsibility for scientists than that placed on those who conduct medical research on human subjects. On the rare occasions that this duty is inappropriately discharged, the results can be devastating.