More than 18,000 questionable images found in antibody catalogues of 15 companies
Nature, Published online: 25 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02635-w Science sleuth’s findings raise questions for researchers working to improve the reliability of commercial antibodies.
According to a scientific-integrity specialist, more than 18,000 questionable images have been discovered in the antibody catalogues of 15 research companies. The images, which are associated with the catalogue entries, appear to have been digitally altered. The specialist's findings raise concerns about the integrity of the data being sold by these vendors. Prices for these antibodies may also be subject to local taxes, which are calculated during the checkout process.
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