Cornell physics professor Paul McEuen on his novel "Spiral"

Professor Paul McEuen talks about his debut thriller novel "Spiral," which is set on the Cornell campus and involves biological weapons, robotics and fungi. The novel, published by Random House's Dial Press, begins hitting bookstores in the U.S. March 22. McEuen also will introduce "Spiral" to the Cornell community April 6 at 4 p.m. in Schwartz auditorium.