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“I loved the idea that biology was logical.”

Quote by Cynthia Kenyon

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Cynthia Kenyon is a renowned biologist known for her contributions to the study of biological aging. Born in 1955, she graduated from Stanford University and has been a professor at the University of California, San Francisco. Kenyon's research focuses on extending the lifespan of nematodes, providing new insights into human aging and disease. more

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