What does the cryptic crossword clue "French biologist beyond regret when back-tracking (7)" mean?

The definition is "French biologist". The wordplay uses a reversal. PAST (synonym="beyond") + RUE (reversal="regret") = PASTEUR; definition: "French biologist" The answer is PASTEUR.

French biologist beyond regret when back-tracking (7)

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