Harvard University has fired Francesca Gino, a tenured professor, for research misconduct, marking the first such dismissal in nearly 80 years. Gino, known for her research on honesty, was accused of falsifying data in multiple studies. An internal investigation confirmed research misconduct, leading to the revocation of her tenure and termination. Gino, who previously denied wrongdoing and filed a lawsuit against Harvard, maintains her innocence.

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