Nature, Published online: 23 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10799-8 Retraction Note: Sub-second periodicity in a fast radio burst
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The previous claim of original research by the authors regarding the sub-second periodicity in a fast radio burst is no longer considered valid.
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The original claim of observing sub-second periodicity in a fast radio burst is invalidated.
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