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“The belief that we can manage the Earth and improve on Nature is probably the ultimate expression of human conceit, but it has deep roots in the past and is almost universal.”

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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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