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Editorial
. 2023 Oct;597(19):2371-2374.
doi: 10.1002/1873-3468.14736. Epub 2023 Sep 22.

A new approach to making scientific research more efficient - rethinking sustainability

Patrick Penndorf  1 , Johannes Jabs  2
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Editorial

A new approach to making scientific research more efficient - rethinking sustainability

Patrick Penndorf et al. FEBS Lett. 2023 Oct.
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Abstract

As interest in sustainability grows, many researchers raise questions about changing scientific practices. To enable effective change, we reconceptualize sustainability as an approach that optimizes the efficiency of procedures, thereby benefiting scientists and minimizing environmental footprints. Since the implementation of sustainable approaches can be challenging, we describe the 6R concept as a framework to arrive at actionable steps.

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