We were just blown away when we found those two genes expressed in those cells,

I've never been here when it hasn't blown.

We have 26,000 genes. But a blind, millimetre-long roundworm with only 959 cells in total already has over 19,000.

We know specific genes are turned on in specific cells, but we don't know to what extent this happens.

Two thirds of the genes in humans are found in fruit flies.

It's incredible. I was totally blown away when I was told it was $15,000 at the end of the night (of the event). Then hearing that it's more, I can never express my gratitude to the people.