We also learn that there are at least 500 genes involved in the cell cycle of fission yeast, the author's favorite model. This could be a quiet yet powerful message to PhD students, whose lives are not always easy, that it is possible to make a positive impact and find a place in history even at an early stage of a scientific career. As is to be expected from a geneticist, DNA gets good coverage and alongside some well-known names, we hear about Raymond Gosling, a PhD student of Rosalind Franklin who also played a significant role in the crystallization of DNA. The cell leads to the gene and Sir Paul continues in his unassuming style, often citing family connections, for example, in relation to genetics (he was recently reported to be using a commercial service to dig into his own ancestry).
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