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1Department of Immunology and Infectious Disease, The John Curtin School of Medical Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. Gaetan.burgio@anu.edu.au.
Genome Biology
|March 28, 2018
Summary
A correction has been issued regarding Figure 1 in a recent Research Highlight. The labeling of single-guide RNA (sgRNA) components has been clarified for accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Biotechnology
Background:
- A recent Research Highlight contained a labeling error in Figure 1.
- The error pertained to the representation of single-guide RNA (sgRNA) components.
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct a mislabeling in Figure 1 of a published Research Highlight.
- To provide an accurate representation of sgRNA composition.
Main Methods:
- A correction was issued for Figure 1b.
- The figure legend was also amended to reflect the accurate labeling.
Main Results:
- Part b of Figure 1 was incorrectly labeled as "sgRNA + tracrRNA".
- The corrected label is "sgRNA (crRNA + tracrRNA)".
Conclusions:
- The corrected figure and legend ensure accurate scientific communication.
- This addresses a specific error in the representation of CRISPR-associated RNA molecules.
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