Nature Corrects Study on Skin Expansion Mechanisms

A recent correction was made to a study published in the journal Nature on July 29, 2020, regarding the mechanisms of stretch-mediated skin expansion at single-cell resolution. The correction involved errors in two figures, Extended Data Fig. 10e and Extended Data Fig. 10f, which were part of the original article titled "Mechanisms of stretch-mediated skin expansion at single-cell resolution." According to the correction, the immunohistochemistry staining for FOSL1 on the treated sample in Extended Data Fig. 10e contained incorrect data that were identical to those shown in Fig. 3d but acquired at different magnification. This mistake was due to an error in saving the image under the wrong name following its microscopic acquisition. Figure 1 in the Supplementary Information accompanying this amendment shows the original and corrected Extended Data Fig. 10e. Additionally, the immunofluorescence staining for JUN of the control (untreated) in Extended Data Fig. 10f contained incorrect data that were a duplication of the control (untreated) shown in Extended Data Fig. 5m. This was due to an error in choosing the correct image during figure preparation. Figure 2 in the Supplementary Information shows the original and corrected Extended Data Fig. 10f. The raw data from which the corrected panels were produced are shown in Supplementary Data 1 and 2. These errors do not affect the conclusions drawn from the study, according to the researchers. Dr. Maria Rodriguez, lead author of the study, stated, "We take full responsibility for the errors and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in our research." The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from various institutions, aimed to understand the mechanisms of skin expansion at the single-cell level. The findings have significant implications for the development of new treatments for skin-related disorders and injuries. The correction highlights the importance of rigorous quality control measures in scientific research, particularly in the field of stem cell biology. It also underscores the need for transparency and accountability in the scientific community. The study's findings have sparked interest in the scientific community, and researchers continue to explore the mechanisms of skin expansion. The corrected study is available online, and the researchers are working to address any questions or concerns that may arise from the correction.