‘Snuppy’ cloning pioneer quits over suspect study

A SUPERSTAR scientist who led the world in stem cell and therapeutic cloning research faces ruin and disgrace after being accused of fabricating results.

‘Snuppy’ cloning pioneer quits over suspect study

Dr Woo-Suk Hwang resigned from Seoul National University in South Korea amid claims of serious malpractice.

An investigating panel of experts at the university said Dr Hwang had faked at least nine out of 11 stem cell lines. He is alleged to have electronically manipulated photographs to make his results appear genuine.

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