RETRACTED: Combined Toxicity of Xenobiotics Bisphenol A and Heavy Metals on Zebrafish Embryos (Danio rerio)
2021
Retraction of Study on Toxicity of Bisphenol A and Heavy Metals on Zebrafish
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Author Information
Author(s): Di Paola Davide, Capparucci Fabiano, Lanteri Giovanni, Cordaro Marika, Crupi Rosalia, Siracusa Rosalba, D’Amico Ramona, Fusco Roberta, Impellizzeri Daniela, Cuzzocrea Salvatore, Spanò Nunziacarla, Gugliandolo Enrico, Peritore Alessio Filippo
Primary Institution: University of Messina
Conclusion
The study was retracted due to concerns about image duplication and the inability to verify the validity of the findings.
Supporting Evidence
- Concerns were raised about image duplication in the study.
- The Editorial Board could not verify the validity of the findings.
- The retraction was approved by the Editor-in-Chief.
Takeaway
The researchers were found to have reused images in their study, so the publication was taken back.
Potential Biases
The authors did not agree with the retraction, indicating potential bias in their stance.
Limitations
The study could not be verified due to image duplication.
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