Numerous variables can torpedo attempts to replicate cell experiments, from the batch of serum to the shape of growth plates. But there are ways to ensure reliability.
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Baker, M. Reproducibility: Respect your cells!. Nature 537, 433–435 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/537433a
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