Ada Yonath
She shared the Nobel Prize for her work on the structure and function of the ribosome.
Most quoted
"The path to scientific discovery is rarely linear. There are moments of frustration, dead ends, and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. But the thrill of a breakthrough makes it all worthwhile."
— from Personal Diary
"The ribosome is a molecular machine that translates genetic information into proteins, the workhorses of the cell. Understanding its structure is key to understanding life itself."
— from Various scientific papers and interviews
"The universe is full of mysteries. The ribosome was just one I decided to tackle. Next up, perhaps the meaning of life, but that might be a bit too ambitious for a Tuesday."
— from Public Talk
All quotes by Ada Yonath (420)
I faced skepticism, but evidence won.
Ribosomes are the cell's poets, crafting proteins.
Persistence is the scientist's superpower.
In correspondence with peers, ideas flourish.
Antibiotic resistance? Understand the ribosome to fight it.
My journey started with a love for puzzles.
Science is art disguised as rigor.
Critics said it was impossible—I proved them wrong.
Every experiment is a conversation with nature.
Funding cuts? Improvise and innovate.
The beauty of science lies in its surprises.
I owe my success to my team's brilliance.
Ribosome research: decoding life's language.
Age is no barrier to curiosity.
Witty lab banter keeps spirits high.
Global collaboration accelerates progress.
From Weizmann to Nobel: a dream realized.
Proteins are life's building blocks, elegantly designed.
Encourage girls in STEM— the future needs them.
In interviews, I share the struggles to inspire.
Contemporaries of Ada Yonath
Other Chemistrys born within 50 years of Ada Yonath (1939).