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“If you can't write well then your ambition to become famous in this way will be frustrated. Either that or you have to get an amanuensis who will write for you.”

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Richard Lewontin
Richard Lewontin

Richard Lewontin, born on March 29, 1929, is an esteemed evolutionary biologist. His research has focused on genetics, molecular biology, and evolutionary theory, profoundly influencing the development of modern biology. more

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