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Nikolai Vavilov was a scientist during the Stalin regime in Russia. He was vilified by political leaders, but through courage, uncompromising endeavor, and commitment to scientific understanding he helped modernize Russian crop research and contribute seeds to the worlds first gene bank. Comment: This biographical article highlights the need for scientific courage in the face of political or social pressure. Springerplus. 2016 Jul 22;5(1):1159.    (retrieved Aug, 2016). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.