As a former life scientist, I completely agree also. Things do get repeated. If the findings aren't robust, scientists cut bait and move on. This knowledge is

As a former life scientist, I completely agree also. Things do get repeated. If the findings aren't robust, scientists cut bait and move on. This knowledge is shared informally, for certian. This "Formalzation" of the experimental repetition would be difficult since no one wants grant money or their careers spent generating "yeah, s/he's right about that' outcomes.