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A Curious Second-Grader’s Science Experiment Sparks a Lifelong Partnership with a Georgetown Professor
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While raising butterflies in Tokyo, young Jo Nagai wondered if caterpillars retain memories after metamorphosis, leading him to connect with a Georgetown University biologist. Their collaborative research not only proved the phenomenon but blossomed into a decade-long mentorship and co-authored scientific papers.
While raising butterflies in Tokyo, young Jo Nagai wondered if caterpillars retain memories after metamorphosis, leading him to connect with a Georgetown University biologist. Their collaborative research not only proved the phenomenon but blossomed into a decade-long mentorship and co-authored scientific papers.