In a correction issued today, Nature addressed an error in the original publication of the article "Rewiring an olfactory circuit by altering cell-surface combinatorial code," which appeared online on November 19, 2025. The correction involves Figure 1h of the paper, where the bottom three panels in the klg RNAi column mistakenly duplicated images from Figure 1c.
The journal has updated both the HTML and PDF versions of the article to reflect the corrected figures. The authors of the study are Cheng Lyu, Zhuoran Li, Chuanyun Xu, Jordan Kalai, and Liqun Luo, affiliated with the Department of Biology and Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Stanford University. Luo is the corresponding author.
The original research, focusing on axon and dendritic guidance in neural circuits, explores how manipulating cell-surface combinatorial codes can rewire olfactory circuits. This type of research is crucial for understanding how the brain's intricate connections are formed and maintained, with potential implications for treating neurological disorders. The error, while seemingly minor, could have led to misinterpretations of the experimental results.
"Ensuring the accuracy of scientific publications is paramount," stated a representative from Nature. "We are committed to maintaining the integrity of the research we publish and regret any confusion this error may have caused."
The correction highlights the rigorous standards expected in scientific publishing and the importance of vigilance in the peer-review process. While such errors are infrequent, they underscore the need for careful scrutiny of data and figures before publication. The updated article is now available on Nature's website, ensuring that future researchers have access to accurate information. The authors have not released any further statements beyond the correction notice.
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