Once can be enough : decisive experiments, no replication required / Allan Franklin, Ronald Laymon.
| Author/creator |
Franklin, Allan, 1938- author. |
| Other author/creator | Laymon, Ronald L., author. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2021] |
| Description | xii, 181 pages ; 25 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Introduction -- The Meselson-Stahl Experiment: "The Most Beautiful Experiment in Biology" -- The Discovery of the Positron -- The Discovery of the Omega Minus Hyperon -- Once Should Have Been Enough: Gregor Mendel, "Experiments in Plant Hybridization" -- Once Came Close To Being Enough: Electron Polarization and Parity Nonconservation -- The Discovery of Parity Nonconservation -- The Search for the Magnetic Monopole -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | There has recently been considerable discussion of a "replication crisis" in some areas of science. In this book, the authors argue that replication is not a necessary criterion for the validation of a scientific experiment. Five episodes from physics and genetics are used to substantiate this thesis: the Meselson-Stahl experiment on DNA replication, the discoveries of the positron and the omega minus hyperon, Mendels plant experiments, and the discovery of parity nonconservation. Two cases in which once wasnt enough are also discussed, the nondiscovery of parity nonconservation and the search for magnetic monopoles. Reasons why once wasnt enough are also discussed. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| ISBN | 9783030625641 hardcover |
| ISBN | 3030625648 hardcover |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | Q182.3 .F73 2021 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |