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An examplec of antropoomorphism in popular science writing:

"…unlike people, proteins recognise and respect the need for difference. It's what makes them function in the coordinated way…with all the different types adopting complementary roles."

Dr Camilla Pang

Camilla Pang (2020) Explaining Humans. What science can teach us about life, love and relationships. Viking

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.