By: Björn
A proposal for validation of antibodies.
September 5, 2016The International Working Group on Antibody Validation (IWGAV) is an independent group of international scientists with diverse research interests in the…
Read MoreA STAR Is Born
August 25, 2016A STAR Is Born – Cell Press transforms the methods section of articles to improved transparency and accessibility. As one of the…
Read MoreSearching for significance
August 20, 2016To examine associations between urinary chemical concentrations and adult health status, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) measured…
Read MoreRetraction notice:
August 17, 2016‘…There was no response from the authors despite our attempts to reach them and request to clarify these discrepancies. More importantly,…
Read MoreMouse microbes may make scientific studies harder to replicate.
August 16, 2016“Microbiome” is a term used to refer to gut bacteria but also to other inhabitants of the gut, like viruses, fungi,…
Read MoreFrom a mouse: systematic analysis reveals limitations of experiments testing interventions in Alzheimer’s disease mouse models.
August 10, 2016Systematic review and meta-analysis are powerful tools to assess the validity and robustness of data published in a certain research field….
Read MoreDecision-enabling studies: Robust enough to support critical decisions?
August 10, 2016Decision-making is an essential function of any company and determines long-term success. However, what are the key factors that influence decision-enabling…
Read MoreeNeuro publishes Series on Scientific Rigor
July 22, 2016Christophe Bernard, editor in chief of eNeuro, mentions in this editorial the issue of scientific rigor with a reference to two Commentaries…
Read MoreBlock randomization: R code
July 22, 2016There are a variety of free online tools that can be easily accessed to address various data analysis needs, such as…
Read MoreIntelligent Effort – Quality in Drug Discovery
July 22, 2016Guest commentary by Dr. Markus HenrichThere is a high demand for quality in daily life. Few of us would actively decide to…
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