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Up to 30% of published papers have been adversely affected by the autocorrect feature in Excel, which converts certain combinations into dates, leading to significant issues. To prevent further errors, at least 27 gene symbols have been forced to alter.

Feb 19, 2023•1 min read

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Up to 30% of published papers have been adversely affected by the autocorrect feature in Excel, which converts certain combinations into dates, leading to significant issues. To prevent further errors, at least 27 gene symbols have been forced to alter.

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