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“Many thanks for the sending me the book Biology of the Striped Skunk ... Frankly, I doubt whether I shall read it or not, unless I happen to have some intimate contact with a skunk which may induce me to learn more about him.”

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Roger Adams
Roger Adams

Roger Adams was a renowned chemist, born on January 2, 1889, and died on July 6, 1971. He made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry, particularly in the areas of carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry. more

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