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Published online 4 June 2008 | Nature 453, 710 (2008) | doi:10.1038/453710a

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US genomics leader bows out from institute

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  • The editorial is a nice gesture and tribute to Collins's hard work.

    • 05 Jun, 2008
    • Posted by: abhay sharma

  • Also illuminating is "FRANCIS COLLINS INTERVIEW:Departing U.S. Genome Institute Director Takes Stock of Personalized Medicine". Jocelyn Kaiser, Science 6 June 2008: Vol. 320. no. 5881, p. 1272. DOI: 10.1126/science.320.5881.1272

    • 06 Jun, 2008
    • Posted by: abhay sharma

  • I'm surprised that there is no mention of his views on religion. Collins has been an outspoken evangelical Christian, even writing books about the "scientific evidence" for God. One naturally wonders if evangelism would be, as he says, "very difficult to consider or discuss or pursue while continuing in my role as a federal employee."

    • 10 Jun, 2008
    • Posted by: bio chemist