A summary of the press conference by Dr. Obokata on Apr 9

This is a summary of my live tweeting. There are many other live blogging or resources. Live blogging by WSJ http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2014/04/09/live-obokata-speaks-about-stem-cell-research-probe/ 続きを読む
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TJO @TJO_datasci

Attorney of Dr. Obokata said at the venue today's press conf will be held as scheduled #STAPgate

2014-04-09 11:51:02
TJO @TJO_datasci

In a document distributed prior to the press conference, Dr. Obokata claims "STAP is true as repeatedly confirmed many times" #STAPgate

2014-04-09 12:26:01
TJO @TJO_datasci

Dr. Obokata's allegation was already broadly known by the document distributed yesterday. Major points today are still unclear. #STAPgate

2014-04-09 12:28:37
TJO @TJO_datasci

Some media report public opinion tends to sympathize her. Depending of a result of the conf, the situation may get more confused #STAPgate

2014-04-09 12:46:46
弁護士ドットコムニュース @bengo4topics

小保方さんの記者会見場。開始まであと10分ほど。カメラマンたちが小保方さんの登場を待ち構えています。 http://t.co/EmLSQcHwOA

2014-04-09 12:47:47
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TJO @TJO_datasci

USTREAM live is here. Shortly later, at 1 pm JST, the press conf will start. http://t.co/0YaUhMvk5C #STAPgate

2014-04-09 12:55:51
TJO @TJO_datasci

Attorney claims "manipulation of the gel image was due to just space limitation of in Nature journal" WTF????? #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:23:10
TJO @TJO_datasci

Attorney still keeps on explaining their allegation. Dr. Obokata keeps silent after her first announcement. #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:24:57
TJO @TJO_datasci

Attorney persists in "honest error" for everything already reported about her paper #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:26:59
TJO @TJO_datasci

Attorney claims "replaced teratoma images were derived from ones used in an internal seminar, not from PhD thesis" #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:29:19
TJO @TJO_datasci

Attorney claims "Even she herself cannot remember where the images misused in the paper at the internal seminar came from" WTF??? #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:31:24
TJO @TJO_datasci

Attorney criticizes RIKEN's investigation that concluded in very short term. Their allegation may focus on "re-investigation" #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:33:26
TJO @TJO_datasci

Attorney announced questions should be restricted to those only for the objection raised yesterday #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:35:00
TJO @TJO_datasci

Dr. Obokata said "teratoma images described several results of stress treatments. Which treatment caused which result is unclear" #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:38:12
TJO @TJO_datasci

She looks to hesitate to answer the question "Did you reuse any images other than the teratomas from PPT in the internal seminar?" #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:40:47
TJO @TJO_datasci

She disclosed an astonishing point: "Nature told me you had to solid black lines at both sides of the lane 3" #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:42:13
TJO @TJO_datasci

(Attorney's comment was much serious. If so, any manipulation of raw images can be accepted in all letter journals) #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:45:55
TJO @TJO_datasci

She claims "too many teratoma images in my PC made me confuse and I mistakenly took incorrect ones" #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:49:04
TJO @TJO_datasci

She claims "I succeeded in producing STAP more than 200 times and all STAPs were produced by Dr. Wakayama" #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:51:36
TJO @TJO_datasci

(in response to the question as "what is the most important tip for reproducing STAP?") #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:52:16
TJO @TJO_datasci

She clearly agreed any open reproducing experiments, everytime, everywhere #STAPgate

2014-04-09 13:53:41