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“I have lived much of my life among molecules. They are good company. I tell my students to try to know molecules, so well that when they have some question involving molecules, they can ask themselves, What would I do if I were that molecule? I tell them, Try to feel like a molecule; and if you work hard, who knows? Some day you may get to feel like a big molecule!”

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George Wald
George Wald

George Wald was an American biologist renowned for his research in the field of visual physiology. In the mid-20th century, his studies on retinal pigment vision significantly contributed to the understanding of human visual mechanisms. Wald was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1967 for his outstanding contributions to the field of visual physiology. more

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