Expression of concern

Darwin revisited: The vagus nerve is a causal element in controlling recognition of other's emotions

Paper Information

Record ID:
37522
Author(s):
Lorenza S Colzato
Roberta Sellaro
Christian Beste
Journal:
Cortex ( Elsevier )
Publication Date:
April 07, 2017
Retraction Date:
April 11, 2022 (3.6 years years ago)
Subject:
Broad Categories:
Neuroscience
Specific Fields:
Neuroscience
Institutions:
Countries:
🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Article Type:
Research Article
Publisher:
Elsevier
Open Access:
Yes
DOI:
10.1016/j.cortex.2017.03.017
PubMed ID:
28460255
Retraction PubMed ID:
35659066

Expression of concern Details

Retraction Reasons:
Nature of Retraction:

Expression of concern

Retraction Notice:
10.1016/j.cortex.2022.04.001

Citations (72)

72
Total Citations
25
Post-Retraction
(34.7%)
47
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248 days before retraction
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36 citations
266 days before retraction
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15 citations
270 days before retraction
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13 citations
276 days before retraction
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256 citations
384 days before retraction
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1 citation
465 days before retraction
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6 citations
475 days before retraction
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481 days before retraction
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521 days before retraction
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41 citations
621 days before retraction
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60 citations
641 days before retraction
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43 citations
726 days before retraction
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Neuropsychologia Open Access
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27 citations
727 days before retraction
Quick Stats
Total Citations: 72
Years Since Retraction: 3.6 years
Open Access: Yes
Last Checked: Jul 24, 2025
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