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“A fruitfly is ancient in 40 days, a mouse at 3 years, a horse at 30, a man at 100, and some species of tortoises not until 150 years.”

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Leonard Hayflick
Leonard Hayflick

Leonard Hayflick is an American biologist born on May 20, 1928. He has made significant contributions to the field of cell biology, particularly in the study of cell division. His work on the limit of cell division, known as the Hayflick limit, has profound implications for understanding aging and disease. more

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