Jerry Coyne

Biologist and author of 'Why Evolution is True'

Jerry Coyne - Biologist and author of 'Why Evolution is True'
Born

December 30th, 1949
75 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributions include research in evolutionary genetics and understanding speciation. Served as a professor at the University of Chicago, specializing in evolution and genetics. Authored several influential books, notably 'Why Evolution is True,' which presented evidence supporting evolutionary theory. Engaged in public debates about creationism and science education, promoting scientific literacy.

Authored 'Why Evolution is True'

Conducted research on speciation

Served as a professor at the University of Chicago

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