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Prepare your manuscript by starting with key sections such as Results and Materials and Methods, and refine it by checking recent articles from your chosen journal for formatting and style insights. Use reference management software like Endnote to simplify citation and referencing tasks, and gather all relevant data and protocols to avoid starting with a blank page.
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The abstract is the most-read part of your manuscript and should be well-crafted, summarizing the study's introduction, methods, results, and discussion in 250-300 words. Keywords should be 5-8 precise terms reflecting your study, while the title needs to be concise and different from the keywords. Highlights, if required, should be 3-5 bullet points, each up to 85 characters, showcasing the novelty of your work.
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In the Material and Methods section, provide detailed and structured descriptions of your experimental procedures and materials to enable replication. Use past tense, include specific details like antibody IDs and protocol sources, and ensure all relevant methods are clearly described and organized.
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