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She Has Her Mother's Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity

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Carl Zimmer
Carl Zimmer

Carl Zimmer is a renowned science writer, born on July 13, 1966. His work spans a wide range of scientific fields, from biology to environmental science, and is known for its clear and engaging writing style. more

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