Frederick Sanger
A two-time Nobel laureate, he developed methods for sequencing DNA and proteins.
Most quoted
"Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations. It is like a voyage of discovery into unknown lands, seeking not for new territory but for new knowledge."
— from Writings/Speech
"Our work on insulin was really the first time that a protein was shown to have a definite chemical structure, and this opened the way for all subsequent work on protein sequencing."
— from Interview, 1980
"Our results suggest that the primary structure of a protein, the sequence of amino acids, determines its three-dimensional structure and thus its biological function."
— from The Structure of Insulin, 1955
All quotes by Frederick Sanger (419)
The beauty of science is that it's constantly evolving, constantly changing, constantly improving our understanding.
We are all part of a much larger story, and science helps us to understand our place in that story.
The more we learn, the more we realize how much we don't know. And that's a wonderful thing.
Life is a complex and beautiful thing, and science helps us to appreciate its intricacies.
The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey, and it's a journey that's full of surprises.
There's a certain elegance to the way the universe works, and science helps us to uncover that elegance.
Our understanding of life is constantly expanding, and that's a testament to the power of human curiosity.
Science is not just about facts and figures; it's about imagination and creativity.
The greatest discoveries often come from unexpected places, from looking at things in a new way.
We are all driven by a fundamental need to understand, to make sense of the world around us.
The beauty of a scientific discovery is not just in its utility, but in its ability to inspire wonder.
Every experiment, every observation, is a step closer to understanding the fundamental nature of existence.
The human mind is an incredible instrument, capable of unraveling the most complex mysteries.
Science teaches us humility, reminding us how small we are in the grand scheme of things, yet how significant our efforts can be.
The search for truth is an endless journey, but it's a journey that enriches our lives in countless ways.
There's a profound satisfaction in understanding how things work, in seeing the underlying order.
The universe is full of wonders, and science is our way of exploring those wonders.
To be a scientist is to be a perpetual student, always learning, always questioning.
The greatest joy in science is the moment of discovery, when a new piece of the puzzle falls into place.
Our existence is a brief flicker in the vastness of time, but within that flicker, we have the capacity to understand so much.
Contemporaries of Frederick Sanger
Other Chemistrys born within 50 years of Frederick Sanger (1918–2013).