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Wikipedia says about using wikipedia:

> Wikipedia can be a great tool for learning and researching information. However, as with all reference works, Wikipedia is not considered to be a reliable source as not everything in Wikipedia is accurate, comprehensive, or unbiased.

So, there's also that to consider.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Researching_with_Wik...



That's why you can (and should!) scroll to the bottom of an article and consult the references, if you're unsure.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Veritas#References


I have worked with HEK cells and linked to Wikipedia as it is generalized enough for public consumption.

Here's a Nature Communications paper on HEK293 containing a brief history with an impact factor ~13. https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms5767

Above 10 is considered of significant worth.

If that's not good enough for you, stick to whatever it is you're good at, and stop citing trash.




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