Anne Simon facts for kids
Anne Simon is an American biology professor and scientist. She is also known for being a science advisor for the popular TV show The X-Files. She helped with the original nine seasons and the 2016 revival.
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Who is Anne Simon?
Anne Simon is a respected professor of cell biology and molecular genetics. She teaches at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is also a senior editor for the Journal of Virology.
Her Family
Anne Simon comes from a family of talented writers. Her father, Mayo Simon, was a screenwriter and playwright. Her sister, Francesca Simon, is a well-known author. She wrote the popular Horrid Henry book series.
Her Education
Anne Simon studied biology in college. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of California San Diego in 1978. She then went on to get her PhD in genetics from Indiana University in 1982.
Her Science Work
Dr. Simon's main research focuses on viruses. She studies how viruses copy themselves and cause sickness. She uses a specific virus called Turnip crinkle virus for her studies. This helps scientists understand how viruses work. She also leads the Virology Program at the University of Maryland.
Anne Simon and The X-Files
Anne Simon became involved with The X-Files because she was a family friend of the show's creator, Chris Carter. She started advising the show in 1994. Her first episode was "The Erlenmeyer Flask."
Science Behind the Show
As a science advisor, Dr. Simon helped make sure the science in The X-Files was as accurate as possible. She used her knowledge of biology and genetics to guide the show's storylines. In 2001, she wrote a book about it. The book is called The Real Science Behind the X-Files: Microbes, Meteorites and Mutants. It explains the real science ideas that inspired the show.
