Correction: Structure of Type IIL Restriction-Modification Enzyme MmeI in Complex with DNA Has Implications for

    Plos Biology
    |May 20, 2016
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study corrects a previous article DOI. The correction ensures accurate citation and retrieval of scientific research findings for researchers globally.

    Area of Science:

    • Scientific Publishing
    • Bibliometrics
    • Research Integrity

    Context:

    • Accurate citation is crucial for scientific reproducibility.
    • Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) are essential for locating research articles.
    • Maintaining the integrity of scientific literature is a primary concern.

    Purpose:

    • To correct an erroneous Digital Object Identifier (DOI) associated with a published article.
    • To ensure researchers can accurately access and cite the intended scientific work.
    • To uphold standards of accuracy in scientific communication.

    Summary:

    • A correction has been issued for the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1002442.
    • This correction rectifies a previous error in the article's unique identifier.
    • The intended article is now correctly accessible via its updated DOI.

    Impact:

    • Ensures seamless access to the corrected scientific publication.
    • Prevents misattribution and aids in accurate literature reviews.
    • Reinforces the reliability of the scientific record and scholarly databases.

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