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Gene therapy gave vision to Corey Haas. (photo: Dr. Wendy Josephs)
Chicago – I left fruit fly research circa 1982, shortly after earning my PhD in genetics, because I didn’t think insects with legs growing out of their heads was of much import to human health.
Although I went on to a rewarding career as a writer, I quickly learned that I was wrong about the Read More
Although I went on to a rewarding career as a writer, I quickly learned that I was wrong about the Read More