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As part of her life's work, Dr Lynne Kelly has been exploring the source of human creativity.
And in so doing explaining why some people are genetically wired for success in the arts - and whether a genetic component is involved.
Lynne Kelly is an academic of many hats and the author of 20 books on science.
These include - The Memory Code, Memory Craft and Songlines. Her latest work is The Knowledge Gene - the incredible story of the supergene that gives us human creativity.
Two years ago she was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for significant achievement in science education through writing and research.
Dr Kelly describes The Knowledge Gene as the culmination of all her research and experience over many decades.
