dear [publisher or editor name], enclosed is a manuscript to be considered for publication in [journal name]. the research reported in this
Dear [Publisher or Editor Name],
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Name]. The research reported in this manuscript has been funded
through the National Institutes of Health and therefore its
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and supersede any provisions in any publication agreement for this
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conflict.
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