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“Like all biologists I simply acknowledge the gravity of the current situation. There are scenarios under which things work out well and to that extent I'm a cautious optimist.”

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Richard Lewontin

Richard Lewontin, born on March 29, 1929, is an esteemed evolutionary biologist. His research has focused on genetics, molecular biology, and evolutionary theory, profoundly influencing the development of modern biology. more

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