How much of Thermo Fisher’s antibody data has been manipulated?

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This article examines alleged manipulation in Thermo Fisher Scientific’s antibody verification images and argues that many catalog entries may not be trustworthy. It says more than 450 images show signs of editing, with examples including duplicated bands, painted-over areas, and repeated background patterns. The piece also explains why unreliable verification data matters: scientists may buy expensive antibodies without a clear way to judge whether they work as claimed. Thermo Fisher’s response says the company stands by the data but will add clearer website language where original images are unavailable.

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