Infect Immun. 2010 Dec;78(12):4972-5. doi: 10.1128/IAI.00908-10. Epub 2010 Sep 27.
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.
实验结果的可重复性是科学的基本假设。然而,仅仅证实先前发现的结果则被赋予较低的优先级,并且可能难以发表。此外,生物系统的复杂性和混沌性质限制了科学实验的可重复性。本文探讨了科学手稿中可重复性的重要性和局限性。