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Was Kary Mullis ever associated with any controversies?

  • Yes, especially on climate change and AIDS

  • No, he maintained a clean image

  • Yes, but only in his personal life

  • No, controversies were only posthumous

Answer

Kary Mullis was a controversial figure, especially on the subjects of climate change and AIDS. He denied that human activities contribute to climate change, and he claimed that AIDS was not caused by HIV. His views on these issues were widely criticized by scientists.
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