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“In the last fifty years science has advanced more than in the 2,000 previous years and given mankind greater powers over the forces of nature than the ancients ascribed to their gods.”

Quote by John Boyd Orr

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John Boyd Orr was a renowned Scottish doctor and nutritionist. He is known for his contributions to the field of nutrition, particularly in the study of proteins and vitamins. Dr. Orr's work had a profound impact on the development of global nutrition. more

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