February 20, 2004

The Humanities' New Muse: Genomics

By PETER MONAGHAN

Professors use federal money to explore what art says about genetics

On their first date, at a piano recital, Jerome and Irene lightly touch fingers. The look in both pairs of eyes says "love."

As they leave the concert hall, they pause before a poster of the evening's performer. No wonder he played like the dickens: The pianist has six fingers on each hand.

"That piece can only be played with 12; didn't you know?" Irene asks Jerome.

The scene is from Andrew

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