Sleuths uncover 100 suspicious images in Thermo Fisher antibody catalogue
Researchers have identified over 100 manipulated images in Thermo Fisher's antibody catalogue, raising concerns about the reliability of commercial antibodies. The findings have prompted discussions about the validation processes of antibody suppliers and the ongoing reliability crisis in the field. Thermo Fisher has initiated an internal review and plans to inform users about potential image optimizations.
- ▪More than 100 images in Thermo Fisher's antibody catalogue have been found to be manipulated.
- ▪The findings were documented in a database that includes 127 problematic images.
- ▪Thermo Fisher has announced a comprehensive internal review in response to the findings.
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NEWS 29 May 2026 Science sleuths uncover more than 100 suspicious images in Thermo Fisher antibody catalogue Scientists have long worried about the reliability of commercial antibodies, and the latest findings have sparked fresh concerns. By Dan Garisto Dan Garisto View author publications Search author on: PubMed Google Scholar Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Y-shaped biomolecules called antibodies are scientific workhorse tools that researchers use to bind to and track specific proteins.Credit: Nemes Laszlo/Science Photo LibraryCatalogue entries for more than 100 antibodies sold by the research services and supply company Thermo Fisher Scientific contain images that have apparently been manipulated, according to a pair of researchers who specialize in scientific…
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