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“There are moments when very little truth would be enough to shape opinion. One might be hated at extremely low cost.”

Quote by Jean Rostand

Book:The substance of man

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The substance of man

This book delves into the essence of human being, examining the complexities of the human condition and the nature of reality. more

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Jean Rostand was a French biologist renowned for his research in cytogenetics. His work had a profound impact on understanding the transmission of genetic information and the mechanisms of cell division. more

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