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“To say that a man is made up of certain chemical elements is a satisfactory description only for those who intend to use him as a fertilizer.”

Quote by Hermann Joseph Muller

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Hermann Joseph Muller

Hermann Joseph Muller, born on December 21, 1890, and died on April 5, 1967, was a renowned geneticist and biologist known for his contributions to the field of genetics. more

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