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Welcome to the CODEX website - rules and guidelines for research
This website's aim is to give researchers and other interested parties access to and information on the guidelines, ethics codes and laws that regulate and place ethical demands on the research process. One can search for a specific document or ones originating from a certain author ("Rules and guidelines"). Short introductions to issues in research ethics create a certain coherence and help those looking for a quick overview ("About research ethics"). There are weekly news updates from the world of research ethics.
CODEX addresses first and foremost those who are actively involved in research, but also the interested public. Thus, no special previous knowledge is needed to understand the website's contents. We graciously accept corrections and suggestions for additions - and please tell us when finding broken links.
2012-05-09
Post-marketing trials challenged
Current research ethics focuses on protecting study participants, but according to bioethicists from Carnegie Mellon University and McGill University, these efforts fail to prevent problems that undermine the social value of research (EurekAlert!). Read more »
2012-05-09
Laboratory Confidential
Should scientists be more forthcoming about their flaws? Two new books suggest that instead of trying to hide their uncertainties, scientists should show their foibles and flaws for all to see (Slate).
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2012-05-08
Bacteria researcher dead by contamination?
Health agencies are investigating the death of a research associate at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco. He died of meningococcal disease, possibly contracted from exposure to bacteria in the lab where he worked (ScienceInsider). Read more »
2012-05-04
Publishing risky research
Imperfect global biosafety standards and a threat to researchers' motivations from biosecurity concerns are among the significant risks in current flu research, says Nature after publishing the controversial avian flu research. Read more »
