It might also be a function of where his interests are now. I was a bit surprised too, since grad programs in physics are pretty honest. But I think it's a litt

It might also be a function of where his interests are now. I was a bit surprised too, since grad programs in physics are pretty honest. But I think it's a little different in bioscience. On many occasions, after talking with a biologist or biochemist, I get the impression that it must be incredibly hard to stay focused on the interesting questions. There is so much pressure to pick safe topics and just churn out papers.