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MINTScience (AAAS)Jun 6, 2026

Protein name confusion created antibody mix-up affecting hundreds of papers

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Final score
-1.12
Confidence
8/10
Amount
500K CBWD

AI justification

[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: analyst-consensus — Analyst A and B both independently scored MINT] Systemic scientific error outweighs correction benefits; requires accountability and reform. | The event reveals a critical failure in scientific rigor where incorrect antibodies compromised research integrity, undermining public trust in science. However, the exposure of this error demonstrates the self-correcting nature of scientific inquiry, which is essential for long-term progress. The n