During his many long nights in the lab, scientist Andy O'Hara has plenty of time to wonder about the mysterious and beautiful Gina, first glimpsed in a lit window across the courtyard. He doesn't realize she is consumed by her vaccine research, concerned about her biotech company's financial problems, and about to become the prime target of animal rights activists. She is also distracted by a charming pharmaceutical mogul who offers funding for her work and a glamorous escape from her past mistakes. When Andy finally meets Gina, his monotonous life starts to unravel. Soon he becomes embroiled in an increasingly complex web of deception as he scrambles to discover his rival's true intentions. When Gina abruptly disappears, Andy sets off to find her. But is it too late? Is there a more sinister reason behind Gina's involvement with the company? Is Gina's vaccine all it appears to be? And is Andy ready to acknowledge that there is more to life than work? Narrated with Andy's irreverent view of a profession that both fascinates and frustrates him, Experimental Heart is an engaging romantic thriller set against the backdrop of contemporary scientific research.
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Dr. Jennifer Rohn is a cell biologist at University College London and founder and editor of LabLit.com, an online magazine devoted to lab culture and fiction. She has appeared on TV, radio, podcasts, live panels, and in print as a science/lit/art/culture pundit, and writes for various publications including Nature and The Scientist. She blogs about the scientific lifestyle at Mind the Gap on Nature Network. Experimental Heart is her first novel.
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Many of us have wondered for years why the world of science rarely makes it into novels, films or TV mini-series, when much duller professions like law are apparently fair game. But even we would have doubted it was possible to make straight lab-bench science engaging for the layman. This book pulls it off. "Experimental Heart" is a sharp, pacy thriller in which the twists and turns just happen to hinge on the results of cell signalling experiments. At the same time, the characterisation offers some affectionate human portraits of the men and women behind the lab coats (with a few less well-rounded stereotypes thrown in just for fun!)
A degree of scientific literacy might save the reader a few minutes here and there, but the explanations are clear enough for any interested reader to grasp what's going on. Go ahead and try it out!
A degree of scientific literacy might save the reader a few minutes here and there, but the explanations are clear enough for any interested reader to grasp what's going on. Go ahead and try it out!
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This book kept me gripped right to the end on all the storylines - the science research and subterfuge, the relationships between research colleagues and the romances. It was a great idea to have a detective story where the plot is revealed through scientific experiments - as indeed, that is what science is all about. The depictions of lab life are so realistic it made me want to get back into the lab myself. I recommend scientists and non-scientists alike to read Experimental Heart.
This book kept me gripped right to the end on all the storylines - the science research and subterfuge, the relationships between research colleagues and the romances. It was a great idea to have a detective story where the plot is revealed through scientific experiments - as indeed, that is what science is all about. The depictions of lab life are so realistic it made me want to get back into the lab myself. I recommend scientists and non-scientists alike to read Experimental Heart.
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Beautifully written and accurately rendered story of high-stakes research in a modern lab. The story cascades from the page and grips from the very beginning. Like other reviewers I found it very hard to put down and really enjoyed the adept mixing of lab-life, portrayed very realistically, and crime thriller. Highly recommended for male and female readers!
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good reading
I had very nice time reading this book. It's well written, absorbing and has a very unique lab flavour. Real page turner.
Published on 19 Jan 2011 by ola
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science drives the plot
Jennifer Rohn is famous for promoting the idea that we need more fiction with realistic scientists in leading roles, via her website lablit.com, and other outlets including Nature. Read more
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Not just for nerds
A thrilling insight into the hidden world of a scientist - the novel sizzles with authentic detail without ever losing the most casual lay reader. Read more
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It was a real joy to read a book that managed to effortlessly encompass both the global nature and importance of scientific and medical research, whilst accurately representing the... Read more
Published on 6 May 2009 by Ian White
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Experimental Heart takes an old standby, the industrial thriller, and sets it convincingly in the environment of an academic London biology laboratory. Read more
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A page turner set in a lab. Scientists and non-scientists alike will enjoy
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about himself through... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2009 by John Smith
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Is working in a lab really that much fun?
This book bubbles along with cheeky humor as mystery and intrigue grows. Thoroughly recommended, especially if you thought life working in a lab must be dull.
Published on 17 Dec 2008 by Roger Moore
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Made me miss my stop on the tube...
I know it is a cliche but I couldn't put it down - v gripping. A realistic love story combined with a realistic lab story - I love the German post-doc - I think I know him. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2008 by R. L. Isaacson
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A gripping novel based in a modern lab
If you ever wanted to know what it's really like to work in a lab then read this book! This fast-paced story interweaves life, love and science into a hugely readable and very... Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2008 by R. Arkell
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Gripping story, love and thrills in the laboratory
Fortunately for me, my copy of Experimental Heart arrived just as I was leaving for the airport and, what's more, my flight for San Francisco was delayed by three hours, so I had... Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2008 by Dr. William Town
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