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PubMed Central

PubMed Central (PMC) is a free digital archive that provides access to full-text biomedical and life sciences research articles. Managed by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, it allows researchers, healthcare professionals, students, and the public to read a wide range of scientific studies without cost. PMC helps promote the dissemination of scientific knowledge, supporting transparency and further research by making peer-reviewed articles easily accessible online. It serves as a reliable resource for high-quality biomedical literature, helping to advance understanding and innovation in medicine and health sciences.