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. 2011 Nov;22(21):3921-2.
doi: 10.1091/mbc.E11-05-0450.

Science stories: flies, planes, worms, and lasers

Melissa Rolls  1
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Science stories: flies, planes, worms, and lasers

Melissa Rolls. Mol Biol Cell. 2011 Nov.

Abstract

"Tell a story," my mother instructs her graduate students as they prepare their talks. I will make use of her advice here, and will tell several short stories. The themes revolve around the practice of science-what motivates us to go into science and how we choose questions once we get there. I also touch on progress in scientific tools, teaching, good mentors, and good colleagues, all of which contribute to making a career in science constantly compelling.

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