In the particular case of Alzheimer's, some of the foundational studies supporting the amyloid plaque hypothesis were literally fraudulent. Railroading is a pro

In the particular case of Alzheimer's, some of the foundational studies supporting the amyloid plaque hypothesis were literally fraudulent. Railroading is a problem in general, but won't combat just straight-up fraud. Better fraud detection is needed in cases like these, but of course it's an arms race.