Author Correction: Ancient hepatitis B viruses from the Bronze Age to the Medieval period

  • 0Center for Pathogen Evolution, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.

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Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

This study corrects previously published data on clade labels and genotypes. These corrections ensure the accuracy of genetic and evolutionary analyses presented in the letter.

Area Of Science

  • Genetics
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Bioinformatics

Background

  • Accurate data representation is crucial for scientific integrity.
  • Previous publications may contain minor errors requiring correction.
  • Clade classification and genotype identification are fundamental in evolutionary studies.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To rectify inadvertent errors in figure labels and table data.
  • To ensure the scientific accuracy of the published letter.
  • To provide corrected data for future research referencing this work.

Main Methods

  • Comparative analysis of original and corrected data.
  • Verification of clade labels in Fig. 2.
  • Cross-referencing of genotype information in Table 2.

Main Results

  • The 'E' and 'G' clade labels in Fig. 2 have been swapped.
  • The genotype for sample DA27 in Table 2 was corrected from 'D1' to 'D5'.
  • All corrections have been implemented in the online version of the letter.

Conclusions

  • The corrected data ensures the reliability of the study's findings.
  • This erratum enhances the precision of evolutionary and genetic interpretations.
  • The online version now accurately reflects the intended scientific information.

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