diff --git a/layouts/publication/single.html b/layouts/publication/single.html
index 57ef35ef..3194c768 100644
--- a/layouts/publication/single.html
+++ b/layouts/publication/single.html
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
         </div>
 
         <h3>Abstract</h3>
-        <p>{{ .Params.abstract | markdownify }}</p>
+        <p>{{ .Params.abstract }}</p>
 
         <div class="row">
             <div class="col-sm-1"></div>