Can I quote you on that?
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چکیده
Just as a simple phrase can become convoluted in the childhood game of Telephone, research findings can be distorted in the lay press. Journalists and scientists themselves must share the responsibilities of better explaining and interpreting science in an accessible and meaningful context for nonspecialist readers.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of clinical investigation
دوره 116 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006