The review found "no compelling evidence to recommend or reject acupuncture for any condition in domestic animals," citing trials with, on average, low methodological quality or that are in need of independent replication.

The most promising candidate genes require independent replication and fine mapping.

This is because such organelles contain their own DNA and are capable of independent mitotic replication that does not endure crossing over with the DNA from another parental type.

Evidence-informed treatments involve case studies or interventions tested on populations other than the targeted group, without independent replications; a manual exists, and there is no evidence of harm or potential for harm.

Sandal spike phytoplasma is a pleomorphic microorganism and are the smallest organism capable of independent replication (i.e. does not need a host).

The need for independent replication of Stevenson and his associates' work.

These studies remain inconclusive and all require independent replication.

The authors concluded that although the existence of some anomaly related to distant intentions cannot be ruled out, there was also a shortage of independent replications and theoretical concepts.

If experimental results contrary to a theory's predictions are observed, scientists first evaluate whether the experimental design was sound, and if so they confirm the results by independent replication.

Four teams found the association; and because independent replication is a benchmark for any scientific finding, the work is considered quite exciting.