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“For it is not cell nuclei, not even individual chromosomes, but certain parts of certain chromosomes from certain cells that must be isolated and collected in enormous quantities for analysis; that would be the precondition for placing the chemist in such a position as would allow him to analyse [the hereditary material] more minutely than [can] the morphologists ... For the morphology of the nucleus has reference at the very least to the gearing of the clock, but at best the chemistry of the nucleus refers only to the metal from which the gears are formed.”

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Theodor Boveri was a distinguished journalist recognized for his influential contributions to the field of journalism. Born on October 12, 1862, and passing away on October 15, 1915, Boveri's work had a significant impact on public opinion and the evolution of modern journalism. more

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