the scientist's attention generic meaning

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Could I use the definite article to convey generic meaning?

"Never before has this problem attracted the scientist's attention." meaning many scientists' attention?
 
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Could I use the definite article to convey generic meaning?

"Never before has this problem attracted the scientist's attention." meaning many scientists' attention?
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No. Your sentence reads like it's talking about some specific scientist.

"... attracted the attention of scientists".
 
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