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Chapter 4, Inventing The Genetic Code, p. 66
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Compared with the elegant inventions of the theorists, nature's code seemed a bit of a kludge.

— Brian Hayes (scientist)

What It Means

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Brian Hayes (scientist)

About Brian Hayes (scientist)

Brian Hayes (born 10 December 1949) is an American scientist, columnist and author. He is a senior writer and regular columnist for the magazine American Scientist, and was editor in chief for the magazine from 1990 to 1992.