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1Integrated Microscopy Core, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.)
|December 8, 2018
Summary
A book
Area of Science:
- Scientific Publishing
- Technical Corrections
Background:
- A published book contained an error in Figure 1, Chapter 1.
- The figure was stretched, impacting its visual accuracy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address and rectify errors in a published scientific book.
- To ensure the accuracy and integrity of published scientific content.
Main Methods:
- Identification of a visual error in Chapter 1, Figure 1.
- Correction of the stretched image configuration.
Main Results:
- The misconfiguration of Figure 1 in Chapter 1 has been successfully modified.
- The corrected figure is now accurately presented.
Conclusions:
- The identified error in the book's publication has been resolved.
- Ensuring accuracy in scientific publications is crucial for knowledge dissemination.
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