def read_results(results_filename):
    """Loads a GrowthRates results file.

    Parameters
    ----------
    results_filename : str
        path to results file.

    Returns
    -------
    pandas.DataFrame
        Table of GrowthRates results.
    """
    with open(results_filename) as f:
        for line in f:
            if line.startswith('*'):
                break
        return [line.strip() for line in f if line and line != '*' * 57]