Richard Lewontin

Richard Lewontin

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American evolutionary biologist and mathematician (1929–2021)

About Richard Lewontin

Richard Charles Lewontin was an American evolutionary biologist, mathematician, geneticist, and social commentator. A leader in developing the mathematical basis of population genetics and evolutionary theory, he applied techniques from molecular biology, such as gel electrophoresis, to questions of genetic variation and evolution. He was a self-described Marxist.

Notable works:

The Story of Margarine

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