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Join independent scholar James Schwartz for his lecture entitled, "In Pursuit of the Gene: From Darwin to DNA" on Monday, April 21 at 5 p.m. at the Lilly Library, Slocum Room. A reception will follow the talk.

James Schwartz is an independent scholar and writer living in Brookline, Massachusetts. In 2002, Schwartz received a Helm Fellowship to conduct research at the Lilly Library for a project charting the development of modern genetics. His work with the Herman J. Muller papers is featured in his book, In Pursuit of the Gene: From Darwin to DNA, forthcoming from Harvard University Press in April 2008.

Publisher's Weekly writes: "Although the history of genetics has been covered many times before, Schwartz brings unbridled energy, strong writing and a fresh perspective."

This event is free and open to the public.

What: Lecture: "In Pursuit of the Gene: From Darwin to DNA"

When: Monday, April 21 at 5 p.m.

Where: Lilly Library, Slocum Room