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“I got into science because I thought that, with inspiration and hard work, I could figure out how life works.”

Quote by Randy Schekman

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Randy Schekman is a renowned scholar in the scientific community, with an unknown professional category. Born on December 30, 1948, he is recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of cell biology. more

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