What is curiosity-driven science?

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My guest this week is Dr. Hiten Madhani, an expert in yeast biology, including the neglected human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans. Hiten’s lab has made major contributions to our understanding of gene splicing, gene silencing, and quorum sensing. These eclectic areas arise organically from his group’s ability to follow the data and their own curiosity, coupled to his strategy of encouraging trainees to follow their passion.