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“Error is far more common than fraud which probably comprises 1 percent or a tenth of a percent of the literature.”

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Walter Gilbert
Walter Gilbert

Walter Gilbert is a renowned physicist born on March 21, 1932. He has made significant contributions to molecular biology and biophysics, particularly in the development of DNA sequencing technology. His research has had a profound impact on modern biology and medicine. more

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