mSphere of Influence: Courage and Resilience in Life and Science

mSphere. 2021 Mar 17;6(2):e00200-21. doi: 10.1128/mSphere.00200-21.

Abstract

Anat Florentin works in the field of molecular parasitology, studying the cell biology of malaria parasites. In this mSphere of Influence article, she reflects how the book Brave Genius: a Scientist, a Philosopher, and Their Daring Adventures from the French Resistance to the Nobel Prize by Sean B. Carroll (2013) made a powerful impact on her by telling scientific stories in the context of dramatic life events.

Keywords: career; microbiology; science history.

MeSH terms

  • Books
  • Courage*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Life Style*
  • Narration
  • Science*