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Life is either a reproducible, almost commonplace manifestation of matter, given certain conditions, or a miracle. Too many steps are involved to allow for something in between.
Christian de Duve
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Christian de Duve
Age: 95 †
Born: 1917
Born: October 2
Died: 2013
Died: May 4
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Thames Ditton
Surrey
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Christian de Duve
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