Lab supply companies have been selling antibodies using manipulated images

Thousands of antibody images sold to researchers have been flagged as manipulated. The issue has expanded to involve 15 vendors. The manipulation of images has led to the flagging of 50 papers on senescence using incorrect E. coli antibodies. The controversy has been detected by a science sleuth and is detailed in a new report. The manipulation of antibody validation images has been a widespread issue across the industry.

The issue was first detected by a science sleuth, who identified thousands of allegedly manipulated images. The manipulation of these images has led to the flagging of 50 papers on senescence using incorrect E. coli antibodies. The controversy has expanded to involve 15 vendors, according to the-scientist.com. The issue has been detailed in a new report, which outlines the extent of the manipulation across the industry. The reporting does not yet specify the extent of the manipulation or the impact on scientific research.

The vendors involved have not yet been named. The specific antibodies affected have not yet been identified. The impact on ongoing research and the steps being taken to address the issue are not yet clear.