An award-winning film that tells a vivid, suspenseful story about a trio of students going for their PhD degrees. They are in a race to beat the competition to discover the molecular switch that controls appetite in the human body - but the pressure is on, as each student struggles to give what it takes. Made by a scientist-turned-filmmaker, it is a rare and fascinating view of the world of laboratory science. Bonus Videos include: Pipeline of Future Scientists (27:04); Mentoring (9:42); Technology at the Cutting Edge (3:53); Basic Research and Drug Design (5:39); and Talking to My Grandpa (1:05) Also included: Discussion Guides for General Audiences and Teachers.