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“It was not noisy prejudice that caused the work of Mendel to lie dead for thirty years, but the sheer inability of contemporary opinion to distinguish between a new idea and nonsense.”

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Wilfred Trotter
Wilfred Trotter

Wilfred Trotter was a renowned British surgeon. Born on November 3, 1872, and passing away on November 25, 1939, Trotter is known for his contributions to vascular surgery, particularly in the treatment of vascular diseases. more

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