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by anon1253 3439 days ago
Perhaps, but not sure if it's the correct explanation for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eroom's_law

I think the focus on data-driven pipelines for discovery, rather than focus on fundamental understanding of the biology and chemistry of organisms might also play a role. But I have no "proof" to back that up, other than my anecdotal experience as a researcher in a genetics institute :p