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Author Correction: A novel atypical sperm centriole is functional during human fertilization
Emily L Fishman1, Kyoung Jo1, Quynh P H Nguyen2
1Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toledo, 2801W. Bancroft, Toledo, OH, 43607, USA.
Nature Communications
|July 15, 2018
Summary
This article corrects affiliation details for Jadranka Loncarek and Vito Mennella. The updated information ensures accurate attribution for their contributions to cell biology research.
Area of Science:
- Cell Biology
- Biochemistry
- Cancer Research
Background:
- The original publication contained inaccuracies in author affiliations.
- Accurate affiliations are crucial for scientific integrity and collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide corrected affiliation details for Jadranka Loncarek and Vito Mennella.
- To ensure the scientific record accurately reflects the authors' institutional connections.
Main Methods:
- Review of original manuscript submission details.
- Correction implemented in both PDF and HTML versions of the Article.
Main Results:
- Affiliation for Jadranka Loncarek updated to reflect her position at The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto.
- Affiliation for Vito Mennella updated to reflect his position at the National Cancer Institute.
Conclusions:
- The correction ensures accurate representation of the researchers' institutional affiliations.
- This update maintains the integrity and retrievability of the scientific publication.
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