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Improving data quality in chemical biology

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The quality of chemical tools and their appropriate use determine the quality and reliability of scientific data based on their use. Now, two papers extend criteria to new modalities and critically review adherence to established guidelines.

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Fig. 1: Stakeholders contributing to high-quality research using small molecule tools.

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Knapp, S., Müller, S. Improving data quality in chemical biology. Nat Chem Biol 19, 1301–1302 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41589-023-01449-5

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