From Crystallography to Genomics: A Journey

This chapter explores the speaker's transformative shift from a career in crystallography to the world of genomics and RNA structural biology during graduate school. Sparked by a seminar discussion on gene counts, the narrative highlights significant developments in gene mapping and the role of microarrays in early gene expression studies. Emphasizing the significance of long non-coding RNAs, the chapter reflects on how these discoveries have reshaped the scientific understanding of gene regulation and complexity.