Carl Woese

Who was Carl Woese? Biography, breakthroughs, IQ analysis, and intellectual legacy — curated by Geniuses.club's editors. Read more on Geniuses.club.

• Born: 1928-07-15
• Birthplace: Syracuse, New York, U.S.

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