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The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods

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Scientific discovery isn't as simple as one good experiment. The weird and wonderful history of cell theory illuminates the twists and turns that came together to build the foundations of biology.

There are three parts to the cell theory. Which is NOT one of those parts?

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Meet The Creators

  • Producer Aaron Augenblick, Lisa Thomas
  • Director Hal Lee
  • Animator Ioana Nistor
  • Educator Lauren Royal-Woods
  • Narrator Lauren Royal-Woods

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