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Also Known As René Jules Dubos
Born February 20, 1901 • France
Died February 20, 1982 (aged 81) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Pulitzer Prize
Subjects Of Study antibacterial agent • bacteria • specific immunity • tuberculosis
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