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Tim Stearns

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Professor and Dean at The Rockefeller University. Cell biologist. Believer in the power of science education.

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In 1720 Marseille allowed a ship from plague-ridden Cyprus into port, under pressure from merchants who wanted the goods and didn’t want to wait for the usual quarantine. More than half the population of Marseille died in the next two years. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pla…

In 1720 Marseille allowed a ship from plague-ridden Cyprus into port, under pressure from merchants who wanted the goods and didn’t want to wait for the usual quarantine. More than half the population of Marseille died in the next two years. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pla…