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“Biologically, man is still the great amateur of the animal kingdom; he is unique in his lack of anatomical and physiological specialization.”

Quote by Rene Dubos

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Rene Dubos, a microbiologist, was born on February 20, 1901, and passed away on the same day in 1982. He made significant contributions to the field of microbiology, particularly in the research and application of antibiotics. Dubos' work had a profound impact on medicine and public health. more

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