Pernille Rørth has led research labs at top institutions around the world, including European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and Carnegie Institution for Science, Dept. of Embryology, U.S.A., and has published numerous highly appreciated scientific papers in the fields of genetics and cell biology. She also served as Executive Editor (Editor-in-Chief) of The EMBO Journal for five years. Her previous novels 'Raw Data' and 'Tumble Hitch' (Springer, 2016 & 2018), explore ambition in the world of science and its impact on personal relationships. 'Severe Penalties' is a legal thriller set in Singapore (2017).

Part 1: The wall.- The day of the readings.- Transit interviews.- The truth will set you free.- Part 2: Home.- Unrest.- The witch.- Business acumen.- Father Marius.- Peas and politics.- Part 3: Return.- Safe haven.- Summer rain.- Part 4: Scientific Appendix. Manipulating the Human Genome: Technology and Choice.