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“I can see no practical application of molecular biology to human affairs... DNA is a tangled mass of linear molecules in which the informational content is quite inaccessible.”

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Frank Macfarlane Burnet
Frank Macfarlane Burnet

Frank Macfarlane Burnet was a renowned virologist born on September 3, 1899, in Australia. He made significant contributions to the field of virology, particularly in the study of influenza viruses. His research had a profound impact on vaccine development and disease prevention. more

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