Dexter Holland Balances Punk Rock and Molecular Biology

The Offspring's frontman is conducting research on microRNA's role in mitigating HIV infections.

Dexter Holland, lead singer of The Offspring, is also a molecular biologist with a focus on HIV research.
Holland is currently working on a scientific paper about microRNA, which can regulate genes and influence bodily processes.
His research has discovered that human microRNA may help reduce the severity of HIV infections.
Despite his scientific pursuits, Holland does not regret choosing a career in music, having sold over 40 million albums worldwide.
When asked about his aspirations, Holland expressed a desire to win both a Grammy and a Nobel Prize, valuing the latter more for its impact in medicine.