She skims the copy, corrects his spelling, and nods her approval. He departs, apologizing for the interruption. As he leaves, she offers an explanation for why, despite feeling that their professional responsibilities are stealing time away from their marriage, they agreed to take on this new publication, which debuts early next year. "Right now, to follow this field [the study of the cerebral cortex], you have to read 25 journals and you pick up one [article] here and there," she says. "There's a field, but it's fragmented. This will help coalesce things."
The project, and their interaction, typify how these two neurobiologists live their lives. Because they are peers with similar goals, they are often willing to put science first in order to make the greatest possible impact on their field.
Life for this two-scientist couple is the story of two researchers who play leading roles in their discipline. The ...
