Cell Press probes editor accused of soliciting bribes from Chinese authors

Cell Press is investigating allegations by prominent Chinese biologist Rao Yi that an editor-in-chief of a top medical journal solicited bribes from mainland authors. The claim, made via social media, suggests systemic corruption in academic publishing. If corroborated, it could damage trust in peer review and prompt broader scrutiny of editorial practices.

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