[How to write a scientific abstract]

Alexia Padayachy1, Gaspar Rodrigues1, Aurélie Tahar1

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Revue Medicale Suisse
|September 26, 2019
PubMed
Summary

Learn how to write effective scientific abstracts. This guide provides practical tips for creating clear, concise, and captivating summaries to enhance research discoverability and funding success.

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