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“All illnesses have some heredity contribution. It's been said that genetics loads the gun and environment pulls the trigger.”

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Francis Collins

Francis Collins is a renowned American physician and geneticist, known for his groundbreaking work in human genomics, particularly his leadership role in the Human Genome Project. Born on April 14, 1950, Collins' research has had a profound impact on the fields of medicine and biology. more

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