Dartmouth College Professors Who Conducted Sex Studies Accused Of 'Misconduct'

Three Dartmouth College professors whose research included studies on sexual attractiveness and desire have been placed on paid leave as a criminal investigation into sexual misconduct takes place. The Hanover, N.H., Ivy League school is the latest string of sexual misconduct allegations taking place in professional settings ranging from Hollywood to Washington D.C. New Hampshire Public Radio reports they've been put on paid leave and their access to campus is currently restricted. New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald said his office is working with five law enforcement agencies as part of the joint criminal investigation into the alleged "serious misconduct" on campus, the college's student paper, The Dartmouth, first reported. The professors are all male, tenured faculty members. A 2012 research paper from Dr. Heatherton and Dr. Kelley studied how images of food and sex affect the brain.