Investigation finds over 450 instances of apparent data manipulation in Thermo Fisher antibody catalog
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Reese Richardson
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Summary
An investigation by Sholto David reveals widespread apparent data manipulation in Thermo Fisher Scientific's antibody catalog. More than 450 instances of potentially manipulated Western blot images have been documented, including images with duplicated lanes, spliced bands, and other irregularities. The article focuses on a specific example of an anti-p53 monoclonal antibody where the "Advanced Verification" Western blot image shows signs of manipulation. This raises serious concerns about the reliability of research antibodies sold by one of the world's largest scientific supply companies, potentially affecting countless research studies that rely on these products.
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We've documented more than 450 instances of apparent data manipulation in Thermo's catalog
This image is supposed to demonstrate that the antibody being sold works as intended.
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