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A narrative can effectively communicate scientific information. But when telling a perfect story becomes an end in itself, the scientific process can be easily compromised.
To correctly interpret human genetic variation in hereditary disorders, researchers and clinicians should populate databases that distribute aggregated information on the clinical significance of these variants.
Obtaining anatomical maps and molecular information of brain circuits and their activity patterns in relation to specific behaviors is instrumental to understanding brain function.
The online versions of published research articles can challenge the prevalence of the offline PDF but will require added effort by authors and journals.