The chapter explores the speaker's upbringing in a town known for spelling bee champions and the influence of their immigrant parents on their career choices. They discuss their interest in astronomy and medicine, as well as the possible connection between music and inspiration in science.
Are rare diseases themselves rare? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about the science of gene therapy and how it can treat and potentially cure rare diseases with Gaurav Shah, CEO, Rocket Pharma.
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