Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on December 28, 1944)

Happy birthday to the legendary Kary Mullis, whose groundbreaking invention of PCR not only revolutionized molecular biology but also gave scientists everywhere a reason to celebrate—no more tedious DNA copying by hand! Your Nobel Prize in 1993 was well-deserved, though we're still waiting for your next big idea: perhaps cloning cake slices so there's always enough at parties?

Your boundless curiosity and unconventional thinking continue to inspire generations. Here's hoping your special day is filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of amplified happiness—after all, thanks to you we know how easily good things can multiply!