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Don't be afraid. That's what Don Ganem, whose research team studies pathogenic human
viruses, says to students who are thinking of pursuing a career in science. "What was
the most important for me," Ganem says, "was to get over the fear that you weren't smart
enough, or the fear that this was something that you couldn't do." Other traits, such as
self-discipline and tenacity, are also necessary, but it's not essential to be
superhuman. "People have a greater capacity to do this than they think," Ganem says.
Read the full transcript of Dr. Ganem's remarks.
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