Over 18,000 questionable images found in antibody catalogues of 15 companies

A science sleuth has identified more than 18,000 questionable images in the antibody catalogues of 15 companies, according to findings published in Nature. The discovery raises serious concerns about the reliability of commercial antibodies widely used in research. Experts warn the issue could undermine the validity of numerous laboratory studies that rely on these products.

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