title: Reproducible science.
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.
authors.forename: Arturo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Casadevall
authors.forename: Ferric C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Fang
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000592:standards; D011643:Publishing / Q000592:standards; D015203:Reproducibility of Results