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Correspondence discussing "theoretical" nature of genes, 1906.

Excerpt of 1906 letter from W. Spillman to the American Breeders Association. The letter summarizes "recent" discoveries in genetics. Boxed text talks about the "theoretical" nature of genes.

theoretical nature, w. spillman, genes, genetics, breeders, 1906, gallery 6, american breeders association

  • ID: 16210
  • Source: DNALC.DNAFTB

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