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With keen immunological insight and a knockout mouse 'factory', Shizuo Akira leads by quiet example. David Cyranoski visits the world's most-cited scientist as he prepares to


run one of Japan's premier research centres. You have full access to this article via your institution. Download PDF Credit: K. MAYAMA Credit: J. NICHOLS/WELLCOME IMAGES Shizuo Akira


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