Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on April 24, 1947)

Happy Birthday, Roger Kornberg! May your celebrations replicate faster than RNA polymerase transcribes DNA. Your groundbreaking work decoding the mysteries of genetic transcription has inspired countless scientists—and probably confused a few relatives at dinner parties.

From Nobel Prize triumphs to unraveling life's molecular secrets, you've shown us that copying isn't always cheating—sometimes it's award-winning science! Here's hoping this birthday is filled with laughter and joy as timeless as your discoveries.

Keep inspiring generations by proving once again: when it comes to birthdays (and biology), accuracy in replication matters—but cake portions can be generously imprecise. Cheers to you!