Study: the rate of fabricated references in biomedical papers has grown 12x+ since 2023; in early 2026, one in 277 papers had at least one non-existent citation (Tristan Bove/Fortune)

May 27, 2026 - 03:34
Updated: 2 months ago
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The graphic shows the sharp rise in fabricated citations across biomedical research.

Tristan Bove / Fortune:
Study: the rate of fabricated references in biomedical papers has grown 12x+ since 2023; in early 2026, one in 277 papers had at least one non-existent citation  —  It was a process that had become routine for Maxim Topaz.  —  The associate professor at Columbia University's School of Nursing …

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