Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
He shared the Nobel Prize for his work on the structure and function of the ribosome.
Most quoted
"We often think of science as a solitary pursuit, but in reality, it's a highly collaborative enterprise. My work would not have been possible without the contributions of many talented individuals."
— from Acceptance Speech
"Science is a human endeavor, and like all human endeavors, it's full of mistakes, biases, and sometimes even fraud. But it's also the best way we have of understanding the world."
— from Various interviews and lectures
"I think the idea that science is a purely objective, value-free enterprise is a myth. Scientists are human beings, and they bring their own biases and perspectives to their work."
— from Interview/Lecture
All quotes by Venkatraman Ramakrishnan (377)
The universe is full of mysteries, and science is our way of trying to unravel them.
Good science requires both imagination and rigor.
The ribosome is a beautiful example of how structure dictates function.
I've always been driven by curiosity, by wanting to understand how things work.
Science is a global enterprise, transcending national boundaries.
The public needs to understand that science is not a collection of facts, but a way of thinking.
Patience is a virtue, especially in experimental science.
The more we learn, the more we realize how much we don't know.
It's important to be skeptical, but not cynical.
The ribosome is a molecular machine that has been perfected over billions of years of evolution.
Science is a powerful tool for understanding the world, but it's not the only way of knowing.
The most rewarding part of science is seeing something new for the first time.
We need to inspire the next generation of scientists.
The ribosome is a fundamental component of all life on Earth.
Science thrives on open debate and critical evaluation.
Don't be afraid to change your mind when presented with new evidence.
The pursuit of fundamental knowledge often leads to unexpected applications.
The ribosome is a beautiful example of how complex biological processes can be understood at the atomic level.
Science is a journey, not a destination.
It's important to foster a culture of scientific inquiry from a young age.
Contemporaries of Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
Other Chemistrys born within 50 years of Venkatraman Ramakrishnan (1952).