Use the active voice. Spell out the entire name of any organization or publication. Do not use acronyms. The managing editor will provide abbreviations. Provide precision and bias data if possible.
Review footnotes concerning reagent and equipment availability.
If reagents or equipment are unavailable, provide information for a replacement. Provide clear figures and denote the source of the figure. Provide copies of reference material not readily available. Minimize the use of or provide safety comments on reagents that are carcinogenic, toxic, etc. Be certain that quality control requirements and acceptance limits are clearly spelled out.