Cell publisher investigates editor accused of soliciting bribes from China
Cell Press, one of the world’s leading scientific publishers, has launched an investigation after prominent Chinese biologist Rao Yi accused the editor-in-chief of a top medical journal of soliciting bribes from mainland authors. “Several important international academic journals have seen editors, and even editors-in-chief, soliciting and accepting bribes,” said Rao, a tenured chair professor at…
Cell Press, a leading scientific publisher, has initiated an investigation following allegations made by prominent Chinese biologist Rao Yi. In a social media post, Rao accused the editor-in-chief of Cancer Cell, Steve Mao, of soliciting bribes from Chinese authors. Rao called for a boycott of editors involved in such practices, citing a "considerable number of journals and individuals" implicated.
Cell Press responded by stating they had initiated relevant procedures and commissioned an external investigation, emphasizing their commitment to the integrity of their editorial process. The publisher declined further comment on the matter. Mao, who has served as editor-in-chief of Cancer Cell since 2020, responded to the allegations, denying the accusations as "completely false and baseless."
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