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What would happen if someone with a similar result saw the preprint and submitted to Nature?

April 26, 2017Nature preprint saw similar submitted

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What would happen if someone with a similar result saw the preprint and submitted to Nature?

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The author concerned should cite the preprint in his or her submission, as is usual practice for a preprint on any preprint server. The editor can therefore take whatever action seems appropriate in the light of the earlier submission.