Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on April 17, 1946)

Happy Birthday Neil Campbell! You've enlightened countless students, inspired biology teachers everywhere, and single-handedly made chloroplasts cool. Your textbook 'Biology,' first published in 1987, has become the superstar of classrooms worldwide—turning complex biological concepts into fascinating adventures. Who knew mitosis could make us smile?

Not to be overlooked are your innovative desert and coastal plant studies. Determining how plants adjust their lives in varying salinity, pH, and temperature is no small feat! Seriously Neil, only you could figure out what makes plants comfortable at a party where saltwater martinis are served with sandy hors d'oeuvres.

Cheers to another brilliant revolution around the sun!