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“We live longer and healthier lives than ever before. Animal research has improved the treatment of infections, helped with immunisation, improved cancer treatment and had a big impact on managing heart disease, brain disorders, arthritis and transplantation.”

Quote by Robert Winston

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Robert Winston is a renowned British reproductive medicine expert, scientist, television presenter, and politician. Born on July 15, 1940, in London, he made pioneering contributions to assisted reproductive technology, particularly in infertility treatment and embryo research. As a professor at Imperial College London, he gained international fame for his work on IVF and endometrium. He also hosted popular BBC science documentaries like 'The Human Body' and 'Superhuman.' Knighted in 1995, he serves in the House of Lords. Winston is dedicated to making science accessible to the public and advocating for scientific ethics and education. more

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