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Correction to: Amniotic fluid from healthy term pregnancies does not harbor a detectable microbial community
Efrem S Lim1,2, Cynthia Rodriguez3, Lori R Holtz4
1School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, USA.
Microbiome
|February 14, 2019
Summary
A correction clarifies the master mix kit used in quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) experiments. The correct kit is Fast SYBR Green Master Mix from Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
Background:
- Accurate reporting of experimental methods is crucial for reproducibility in scientific research.
- Master mix kits are essential reagents for quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR).
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct a typographic error in the previously published article regarding the master mix kit used for qPCR.
- To ensure accurate documentation of the experimental procedure.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was performed.
- The specific master mix kit used was identified as Fast SYBR Green Master Mix (Thermo Fisher Scientific).
Main Results:
- The typographic error has been identified and corrected.
- The accurate master mix kit for the qPCR experiments is now clearly stated.
Conclusions:
- The correction ensures the fidelity of the reported experimental methods.
- This clarification supports the reproducibility of the study's findings.
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