Taking risks to transform science.

Full Abstract

Tackling long-standing problems in science or refuting dogma is not necessarily the best strategy for a young investigator seeking tenure. But just like investing in risky stocks when young, perhaps it should be. Amy Maxmen reports.

Author information

Author/s: Maxmen, Amy (A);

Affiliation: New York, NY, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Cell (Cell), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Oct; vol 139 (issue 1) : pp 13-5

Dates: Created 2009/10/06; Completed 2009/10/27;

PMID: 19804745, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/27/2009, IMS Date: )

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