Excel autocorrect errors still plague genetic research, raising concerns over scientific rigour

  • Written by: Mark Ziemann, Lecturer in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Deakin University
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Autocorrection, or predictive text, is a common feature of many modern tech tools, from internet searches to messaging apps and word processors. Autocorrection can be a blessing, but when the algorithm makes mistakes it can change the message in dramatic and sometimes hilarious ways.

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