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In this brief article, we celebrate the life and numerous scientific achievements of Dr. Albert de la Chapelle, a pioneer in the fields of human genetics and cytogenetics.
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Limon, J., Mrózek, K. Albert de la Chapelle—pro memoriam. J Appl Genetics 62, 455–458 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13353-021-00625-4
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