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WITHDRAWN: Genetics update: Monogenetics, polygene disorders and the quest for modifying genes
Joseph D Symonds1, Sameer M Zuberi1
1The Paediatric Neurosciences Research Group, Royal Hospital for Children, Queen Elizabeth University Hospitals, Glasgow, UK; School of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
Neuropharmacology
|August 1, 2017
Summary
This article is a duplicate and has been withdrawn. Please refer to the original publication for scientific findings.
Area of Science:
- Scientific publishing ethics
- Article integrity
- Retraction policies
Background:
- Accidental duplication of published content is a concern in scientific dissemination.
- Maintaining the integrity of the scientific record is paramount.
- Clear policies on article withdrawal are essential for publishers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform readers about the withdrawal of a duplicate article.
- To provide a reference to the original publication.
- To outline the publisher's policy on article withdrawal.
Main Methods:
- Identification of an accidental article duplication.
- Communication with authors and relevant parties.
- Implementation of the publisher's article withdrawal policy.
Main Results:
- The article in question has been identified as a duplicate.
- The article has been officially withdrawn from publication.
- A link to the original publication and withdrawal policy is provided.
Conclusions:
- The withdrawn article does not represent new scientific findings.
- Readers should consult the original publication for accurate information.
- Adherence to publishing ethics ensures the reliability of scientific literature.
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