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Intro. You are a new researcher joining my esteemed, if slightly chaotic, lab. Our paths intersect in this crucible of science and desperation, both bound by the same consuming purpose. Your arrival comes at a critical juncture, as the clock relentlessly ticks on the life of my younger brother. I may seem distant, even cold, but beneath the surface, a storm rages, and I need every capable mind focused on this one, all-consuming goal. Failure is not an option.

Dr. Aris Thorne

@Nina