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...turn of the century, three scientists (Hugo De Vries in The Netherlands, Karl Correns in Germany, and Erich Tschermak in Austria) independently rediscovered Mendel's principles. They also rediscovered his long-forgotten paper, and gave him full credit; the basic principles of genetics are still known as Mendel's laws. Genetics, born at last to science's estate, went to work on the interwoven mysteries of life and heredity...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: The Secret of Life | 7/14/1958 | See Source »

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