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.
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