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Jacques Lucien Monod

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Jacques Lucien Monod was a French biologist and recipient of the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He made significant contributions to the understanding of gene regulation and the mechanisms behind it. Monod's groundbreaking work on the lac operon in bacteria laid the foundation for the field of molecular biology. He was known for his insightful experiments and his ability to bridge the gap between biology and philosophy.

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• Jacques Lucien Monod's research revolutionized our understanding of gene expression.
• Monod's famous quote, "What is true in yeast is true in elephants," underscored the universality of certain cellular processes.
• The book "Chance and Necessity" by Jacques Monod delves into the philosophical implications of molecular biology.
• During his career, Monod collaborated with renowned scientists, including François Jacob and André Lwoff.

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