I 100% agree with Jordi Benach. However, the problem with idea is that it requires the real images in question to exist. I am willing to take any bet that they will never be shown to the public.* Jordi Benach wrote: > Dear colleagues, > > 1) I think Ajees et al. should make available the raw diffraction images of > the structure in paper that has caused so much literary commotion, unless > they haven't already done so. Perhaps simply put them in an open ftp server? > > > As I imagine, unless I have missed something, these diffraction images were > obtained with grant money, so they should be available to the community. > Isn't it? > > This would allow other scientists to evaluate them as much as they wanted > and publish many more papers about the validity or falsehood of the > conclusions drawn in the original and (now) infamous Ajees et al. paper. > That's how Science -in my opinion- ought to be. > * I take into account that person taking the bet with me can always ask for more time. Zbyszek Otwinowski UT Southwestern Medical Center 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-8816 (214) 645 6385 (phone) (214) 645 6353 (fax) [log in to unmask]