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Corrigendum: Motley Crew: Overview of the Currently Available Phage Diversity
Nikita Zrelovs1, Andris Dislers1, Andris Kazaks1
1Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre, Riga, Latvia.
Frontiers in Microbiology
|January 25, 2021
Abstract:
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.579452.].
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This study corrects a previous article DOI. It ensures accurate citation and retrieval of research on microbial communities and their functions.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Environmental Science
Context:
- Ensuring the accuracy of scientific literature is crucial for reproducible research.
- Correcting digital object identifiers (DOIs) prevents misattribution and aids in literature discovery.
Purpose:
- To provide the correct Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for a previously published article.
- To ensure researchers can accurately access and cite the relevant scientific work.
Summary:
- This notice serves to correct the DOI associated with a publication in the field of microbial ecology.
- The corrected DOI facilitates proper referencing and access to the study's findings on microbial communities.
Impact:
- Improves the integrity of the scientific record.
- Enhances the discoverability and citation accuracy of research in environmental microbiology.
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