And finally there was Doudna, who was not only competitive but also comfortable with her competitiveness. It was one of the reasons a certain coolness developed between her and Charpentier, who expressed some amusement and a bit of disdain for Doudna’s drive for credit. “She is sometimes stressed about credit, which made her seem insecure or not fully grateful for her success,” Charpentier says. “I am French and not as worked up, so I was always telling her, ‘Surf on the good wave.’ ” But when pressed, Charpentier admits that the competitiveness that Doudna exhibits is the force that drives
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