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“It is a disturbing fact that Western civilization, which claims to have achieved the highest standard of health in history, finds itself compelled to spend ever-increasing sums for the control of disease.”

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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