Homeopathy
DOI: 10.1055/a-2633-6321

1   Vocational School of Health Services, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey

2   Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey

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1   Vocational School of Health Services, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey

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2   Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey

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2   Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey

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3   Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey

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2   Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey

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We thank Dr Shekhar and colleagues for their letter entitled, “Ultradiluted homeopathic medicines cause apoptosis in RPMI-8226 multiple myeloma cells in vitro: a critical appraisal”, published in Homeopathy.[1] Such constructive criticism in the scientific field, especially in controversial or new areas of research, forms the basis of scientific progress. We address here the main points highlighted in the letter.

Publication History

Received: 04 June 2025

Accepted: 11 June 2025

Article published online:
28 August 2025

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