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Publisher Correction: Definitions and guidelines for research on antibiotic persistence
Nathalie Q Balaban1, Sophie Helaine2, Kim Lewis3
1Racah Institute of Physics, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel. nathalie.balaban@mail.huji.ac.il.
Nature Reviews. Microbiology
|May 1, 2019
Summary
A correction has been made to Figure 2b in the review. The minimal duration for killing (MDK) 99% of tolerant cells is now correctly labeled as MDK99, not MDK99.99.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Cell Biology
Context:
- A recent review article contained a labeling error in Figure 2b.
- The error pertained to the minimal duration for killing (MDK) of tolerant cells.
Purpose:
- To correct a labeling error in Figure 2b of the review.
- To ensure accurate representation of data regarding the minimal duration for killing (MDK) of tolerant cells.
Summary:
- Figure 2b in the review has been corrected.
- The minimal duration for killing (MDK) 99% of tolerant cells is now accurately labeled as MDK99.
- The previous label, MDK99.99, was an error.
Impact:
- Ensures accuracy of published scientific data.
- Prevents potential misinterpretation of results by readers.
- Maintains the integrity of the scientific record.
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