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Editorial
. 2010 Dec;78(12):4972-5.
doi: 10.1128/IAI.00908-10. Epub 2010 Sep 27.

Reproducible science

Arturo Casadevall, Ferric C Fang
Editorial

Reproducible science

Arturo Casadevall et al. Infect Immun. 2010 Dec.

Abstract

The reproducibility of an experimental result is a fundamental assumption in science. Yet, results that are merely confirmatory of previous findings are given low priority and can be difficult to publish. Furthermore, the complex and chaotic nature of biological systems imposes limitations on the replicability of scientific experiments. This essay explores the importance and limits of reproducibility in scientific manuscripts.

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