While a career in research can be one of the most interesting and rewarding of endeavors, it is marked by highs and lows that are often associated with getting the fruits of our labors published. I'm sure all scientists have had the experience of crushing disappointment when the reviewers of our work fail to grasp the significance of our study or identify defects that may be real but are more often (in our opinion) quite unfounded. The stress of publishing is greatly ameliorated by the ability to have a sensible discussion with an Editor who has a deep understanding of biology, impeccable judgement, and the confidence to make a decision. Over the years, there has been no better Editor of a scientific …

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对特丽的思考

虽然研究事业可能是最有趣和最有价值的努力之一，但它的特点是高潮和低谷，这通常与我们的劳动成果发表有关。我相信所有科学家都有过当我们工作的审稿人未能理解我们研究的重要性或发现可能真实但通常（在我们看来）完全没有根据的缺陷时感到极度失望的经历。与对生物学有深刻理解、无可挑剔的判断力和做出决定的信心的编辑进行明智的讨论的能力大大减轻了出版压力。多年来，没有比这更好的科学编辑了……