A survey of researchers’ attitudes to preregistration in animal research reveals multiple perceived barriers to adoption

PLOS Biology · Published 2026-07-28 · DOI 10.1371/journal.pbio.3003511

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Cristina Priboi, Boris Mayer, Evie Vergauwe, Bernice S. Elger, Hanno Würbel

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2026

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Priboi, C., Mayer, B., Vergauwe, E., et al. (2026). A survey of researchers’ attitudes to preregistration in animal research reveals multiple perceived barriers to adoption. PLOS Biology. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003511

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