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“I was taught over and over again that the accumulation of random mutations led to evolutionary change - led to new species. I believed it until I looked for evidence.”

Quote by Lynn Margulis

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Lynn Margulis was an American biologist born on March 5, 1938, and passed away on November 22, 2011. She is known for her foundational work in symbiotic theory, microbial evolution, and the origins of life and cells. more

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