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. 2013;10(7):e1001482.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1001482. Epub 2013 Jul 16.

Progress in using systematic reviews of animal studies to improve translational research

C R Hooijmans  1 , M Ritskes-Hoitinga
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Progress in using systematic reviews of animal studies to improve translational research

C R Hooijmans et al. PLoS Med. 2013.

Abstract

Carlijn Hooijmans and colleagues discuss developments that might improve the quality and translation of animal research, focusing on the importance of systematic reviews, the role of an international register of animal studies, and cooperation across the scientific community.

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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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