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Understanding how visualizations can communicate research will help scientists to make the most of the technology, says Quintin Anderson. Access through your institution Buy or subscribe

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AFFILIATIONS * Quintin Anderson is the creative director of the Seagull Company in Midland, Texas., Quintin Anderson Authors * Quintin Anderson View author publications You can also search

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_Nature_ 502, 259–260 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nj7470-259a Download citation * Published: 09 October 2013 * Issue Date: 10 October 2013 * DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nj7470-259a

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