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 ## Citation
 
-Giangreco, N. Fine, B. Tatonetti, N. cohorts: A Python package for clinical ‘omics data management. [_bioarxiv_](https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/626051v1)
+Giangreco, N. Fine, B. Tatonetti, N. cohorts: A Python package for clinical ‘omics data management. _bioarxiv_. [link](https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/626051v1)
 
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