It was an incredible honor to have Mel as a mentor and a friend. He was a bridge between the earliest days of Drosophila genetics and today
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Mel used to say this thing about his own scientific career, that he "just wanted to be a good brick layer."
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this comment, that he used to repeat to many under his influence, has shaped my own career profoundly. I think about it often.
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Nobody could say that he didn’t have a good run! I hope I remain sharp and engaged in science as long as he did.
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no question. he led an amazing life. 101 years old.
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That is exactly 2X my age. Gives me hope
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NO :( I used to hang out w Mel in grad school, in the basement of Briggs. He helped me w some mosquito eye mutant experiments. Awesome guy
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We’ll remember Mel fondly.
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So sad to hear it. I heard so many fond words about him from colleagues everywhere in US.
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Terribly sorry to hear this.
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Oh no. That is sad.
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Oh, no.
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MELS FOR THE MEL BLOB
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