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 precise determination of molecular structure is essential for understanding biological processes.
The impact of DNA sequencing on biology and medicine is immeasurable.
The beauty of science lies in its ability to unravel the complexities of nature.
The pursuit of knowledge is a never-ending quest.
Simple methods often have the most profound impact.
The structure of a molecule dictates its function.
The ability to read the genetic code has opened up a new era in biology.
The detailed understanding of protein and DNA sequences is fundamental to all aspects of modern biology.
Science is about asking fundamental questions and finding elegant solutions.
The chain-termination method provided a robust and reliable way to sequence DNA.
The determination of the primary structure of proteins was a crucial step towards understanding their biological activity.
The genetic information is a linear code.
The impact of sequencing on our understanding of life is comparable to the invention of the microscope.
The ability to sequence DNA has transformed our approach to biological research.
The sequence of amino acids in a protein is the key to its identity and function.
The development of new tools is often the driving force behind scientific progress.
The genetic code is universal.
The precise determination of molecular sequences has opened up a new era in biology and medicine.
The simplicity of the Sanger method allowed for its widespread adoption and automation.
The ability to read the genetic information directly has been a game-changer.
Contemporaries of Frederick Sanger
Other Chemistrys born within 50 years of Frederick Sanger (1918–2013).