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“You can analyze a glass of water and you're left with a lot of chemical components, but nothing you can drink.”

Quote by John B. S. Haldane

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John B. S. Haldane

John B. S. Haldane was an outstanding biologist known for his contributions to genetics, evolutionary theory, and biochemistry. His research had a profound impact on the development of modern biology. more

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