Let's make this birthday one to remember.

55 years old (Born on February 18, 1970)

Happy Birthday, James Fowler! May your celebrations spread faster than a viral meme through social networks. Your groundbreaking research on political participation and cooperation has inspired countless minds—though we're still waiting for you to explain why our friends' voting selfies influence us more than actual debates!

From decoding the genetics of friendship at UC San Diego to authoring influential works that bridge politics and biology, you've truly mastered interdisciplinary wizardry. Here's hoping this year brings even greater discoveries—and perhaps finally reveals whether there's a genetic predisposition toward cake cravings.

Cheers to another orbit around the sun filled with laughter, success, and endless curiosity!