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“Proponents of intelligent design don't accept that some of the very complex nanomachines that we have inside ourselves could have come about solely on the basis of natural selection.”

Quote by Francis Collins

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Francis Collins

Francis Collins is a renowned American physician and geneticist, known for his groundbreaking work in human genomics, particularly his leadership role in the Human Genome Project. Born on April 14, 1950, Collins' research has had a profound impact on the fields of medicine and biology. more

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