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“But solving problems of disease is not the same thing as creating health and happiness. (...) Health and happiness are the expression of the manner in which the individual responds and adapts to the challenges that he meets in everyday life.”

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Rene Dubos

Rene Dubos, a microbiologist, was born on February 20, 1901, and passed away on the same day in 1982. He made significant contributions to the field of microbiology, particularly in the research and application of antibiotics. Dubos' work had a profound impact on medicine and public health. more

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