Editorial Policy

Our Mission

AminoWiki is dedicated to providing accurate, comprehensive, and accessible information about peptides, amino acids, and related research compounds. We are a free educational resource committed to scientific accuracy without commercial bias.

Editorial Standards

Every article published on AminoWiki adheres to the following standards:

Accuracy & Fact-Checking

• All factual claims are verified against peer-reviewed scientific literature
• Medical and scientific information is reviewed for accuracy before publication
• Articles are updated when new research becomes available
• Errors are corrected promptly with transparent correction notices

Source Requirements

We prioritize high-quality, authoritative sources:

• Primary Sources: Peer-reviewed journals (PubMed, Nature, Science, etc.)
• Government Resources: NIH, FDA, CDC, ClinicalTrials.gov
• Academic Databases: PubChem, UniProt, KEGG
• Medical Organizations: Guidelines from recognized medical bodies

Citation Policy

We provide inline citations throughout our articles, linking directly to source materials where possible. External links to .gov, .edu, and peer-reviewed sources are included to allow readers to verify information independently.

Content Creation Process

1. Topic Research: Identify subjects where quality information is needed
2. Literature Review: Gather and analyze relevant scientific literature
3. Draft Creation: Write content following our editorial guidelines
4. Review Process: Content is reviewed for accuracy and clarity
5. Publication: Approved content is published with proper citations
6. Ongoing Updates: Articles are periodically reviewed and updated

What We Don't Do

• We do not sell peptides or any products
• We do not provide medical advice or diagnoses
• We do not recommend specific treatments or providers
• We do not accept payment for favorable coverage
• We do not publish sponsored content without clear disclosure

Author Qualifications

Our content is created by writers with relevant backgrounds in biochemistry, pharmacology, health sciences, and medical writing. All authors are identified on their published work, and author bios provide transparency about their qualifications and expertise.

Update Cadence

We review existing content on a rolling basis to ensure accuracy. When significant new research is published or scientific understanding evolves, affected articles are updated accordingly. Last-updated dates are displayed on articles to indicate when content was most recently reviewed.

Corrections Policy

If we discover an error or receive credible feedback about inaccuracies, we:

• Investigate the concern promptly
• Correct verified errors immediately
• Note significant corrections at the top of affected articles
• Preserve transparency about what was changed

User Contributions

While AminoWiki is not currently a collaborative wiki, we welcome feedback, corrections, and suggestions from our readers. All user-submitted content or corrections are reviewed by our editorial team before being incorporated.

Conflicts of Interest

AminoWiki does not accept funding from peptide manufacturers, suppliers, or any entities that could influence our editorial independence. Our content is created solely for educational purposes.

Contact Us

Have concerns about our content accuracy? Found an error? Please contact us at our contact page. We take all feedback seriously and respond to editorial concerns within 48 hours.