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Poetry corner: Cancer’s a funny thing

April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

We’re paying homage this week to a literary classic from JBS Haldane, who probably embodied the spirit of playful irreverence better than any scientist before or since. This was his response to the cancer diagnosis that ultimately claimed his life. Continue reading →

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