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Questioning standardization in science

Nature Methods volume 6, pages 253–254 (2009)Cite this article

Some scientists suggest that environmental standardization may lead to spurious findings. The implication from this hypothesis will likely be controversial.

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Paylor, R. Questioning standardization in science. Nat Methods 6, 253–254 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmeth0409-253

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