Gregor Mendel
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Who would have thought that a childhood study of beekeeping would lead to gaining the title ‘Father of Genetics’? Follow Gregor Mendel on his amazing journey through his momentous discoveries in biology. Ordained a priest, he enjoyed the idea of blending science and religion, however his research into the foundation of life conflicted with certain aspects of the religion that he embraced. Discover how his keen interest in natural sciences and innate curiosity, led to findings we know today as ‘Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance’. His story is truly inspirational and his legacy continues, with his pioneering theories still embraced by great scientists.
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