How we research, write and correct

Why we publish

Researchers deciding what to study need accurate background: what a compound is, how it has been studied and what the literature does and doesn't show. We write to give that background, clearly sourced, so it can be checked.

Where our information comes from

We prefer sources in roughly this order, and cite them so readers can check the original:

1. Peer-reviewed primary research: original studies in indexed journals, cited by DOI or PubMed ID
2. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from peer-reviewed journals
3. Regulatory and pharmacopoeial documents, such as TGA, FDA and EMA publications
4. Clinical trial registries, for the status and design of registered trials
5. Analytical chemistry references for methods such as HPLC and mass spectrometry
6. Supplier-provided test reports on our products, published in the COA vault

We don't rely on forum posts, anonymous testimonials, undated marketing pages or other suppliers' content. Findings from cell or animal studies are described as exactly that, not as evidence of effects in people.

What we won't publish

Our products are sold for laboratory research only, and our content reflects that. We don't give dosing, administration or treatment advice, we don't make medical or health claims, and we don't publish reviews or testimonials about personal use. We also don't give advice on getting around import or customs rules.

How content is written and checked

Every article is written from its cited sources and checked against them before it's published. Drafting tools, including AI writing assistants, may be used. Oscar Miller, our founder, reviews every claim and citation before publication.

Corrections

If we get something wrong, we fix it on the page and add a short note saying what changed and when. To report a possible error, email [email protected] with the page address and the claim in question.