Travels with Curly: A personal, collegial tribute to Professor Marla Sokolowski

Abstract

Marla Sokolowski's work and humanity has influenced the careers of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of younger scientists. Her fundamental research on the neurogenetic underpinnings of behavior in Drosophila melanogaster is remarkable not only for its scientific brilliance, but for the humility, care, and humor with which it was conducted.

Keywords:

• Marla Sokolowski
• fly genetics
• humanity
• behavior

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