Data scientist Gregor Mendel

The Augustinian monk Gregor Mendel is widely regarded as the father of genetics. During his lifetime, his crossing experiments were not understood. Maybe because he was way ahead of his time?

by JUDITH RAUCH

July 20, 2022 marks the 200th birthday of genetics pioneer Gregor Mendel. His scientific heirs came up with a number of things for the anniversary: ​​the “largest inflatable pea in the world” was presented in Vienna on April 4th. With a diameter of seven meters, the green balloon was reminiscent of Mendel’s crossing experiments with garden peas and at the same time advertised a scientific symposium at the Institute of Soil Science that Mendel’s…

Data scientist Gregor Mendel
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