“If at one time or another I have brushed a few colleagues the wrong way, I must apologize: I had not realized that they were covered with fur.”
Quote by Erwin Chargaff
Work
Heraclitean Fire: Sketches from a Life Before Nature
This book delves into the profound ideas of Heraclitus, examining the concept of change and the interconnectedness of all things. It offers a unique perspective on the human condition and the nature of existence. more
Author
Erwin Chargaff
Erwin Chargaff, born on August 11, 1905 in Austria and died on June 20, 2002 in the United States, was a renowned biochemist known for his contributions to the study of DNA structure. more
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