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Editorial
. 2022 Nov 30;23(23):15025.
doi: 10.3390/ijms232315025.

Scientific Discoveries Supporting Theories in Science: From Thinking to Practice

Stefano Fais  1
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Editorial

Scientific Discoveries Supporting Theories in Science: From Thinking to Practice

Stefano Fais. Int J Mol Sci. .

Abstract

The idea to propose this ambitious title for a Special Issue in the International Journal of Molecular Science came, on one hand, from my personal experience in research in medicine, lasting 41 years, which has often been inspired by chance [...].

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The author declares no conflict of interest.

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