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Author Correction: Inflammasome signalling in brain function and neurodegenerative disease
Michael T Heneka1,2,3, Róisín M McManus4,5, Eicke Latz5,6,7
1Department of Neurodegenerative Disease and Geriatric Psychiatry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany. michael.heneka@ukbonn.de.
Nature Reviews. Neuroscience
|February 12, 2019
Summary
This article corrects a competing interests statement for a study on neurodegenerative disease pathogenesis. Authors M.H. and E.L. have financial ties to IFM Therapeutics, LLC, while R.M.M. has none.
Area of Science:
- Neurodegenerative disease research
- Pathogenesis of neurological disorders
- Interventional strategies in neurology
Context:
- Original publication had an inaccurate competing interests statement.
- Correction clarifies financial relationships of authors M.H. and E.L. with IFM Therapeutics, LLC.
- Author R.M.M. has no declared competing interests.
Purpose:
- To accurately disclose author competing interests.
- To ensure transparency in scientific publications.
- To maintain the integrity of research findings.
Summary:
- The article provides a corrected competing interests statement.
- Author M.H. receives consultation fees from IFM Therapeutics for work on neurodegenerative disease.
- Author E.L. is a scientific co-founder and consultant to IFM Therapeutics.
Impact:
- Ensures accurate disclosure of potential conflicts of interest.
- Upholds ethical standards in scientific publishing.
- Provides clarity for readers and the scientific community regarding author affiliations.
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