When I was young my Father used to tell me that the two most worthwhile pursuits in life were the pursuit of truth and of beauty and I believe that Alfred Nobel must have felt much the same when he… — Frederick Sanger Copy Share Image
I believe that we have been doing this not primarily to achieve riches or even honour, but rather because we were interested in the work, enjoyed doing it and felt very strongly that it was worthwhile. — Frederick Sanger Copy Share Image
It was Neuberger who first taught me how to do research, both technically and as a way of life, and I owe much to… — Frederick Sanger Copy Share Image
After taking my B.A. degree in 1939 I remained at the University for a further year to take an advanced course in Biochemistry, and… — Frederick Sanger Copy Share Image
Science is not like the Olympic Games or something where there's a lot of people all trying to win gold medals, and if you… — Frederick Sanger Copy Share Image
And indeed this theme has been at the centre of all my research since 1943, both because of its intrinsic fascination and my conviction… — Frederick Sanger Copy Share Image
When I was young my Father used to tell me that the two most worthwhile pursuits in life were the pursuit of truth and… — Frederick Sanger Copy Share Image
I was married to Margaret Joan Howe in 1940. Although not a scientist herself she has contributed more to my work than anyone else… — Frederick Sanger Copy Share Image
Initially I had intended to study medicine, but before going to University I had decided that I would be better suited to a career… — Frederick Sanger Copy Share Image
A DNA sequence for the genome of bacteriophage ΦX174 of approximately 5,375 nucleotides has been determined using the rapid and simple 'plus and minus'… — Frederick Sanger Copy Share Image
Influenced by him, and probably even more so by my brother Theodore a year older than me, I soon became interested in biology and… — Frederick Sanger Copy Share Image
Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations. — Frederick Sanger Copy Share Image
I believe that we have been doing this not primarily to achieve riches or even honour, but rather because we were interested in the… — Frederick Sanger Copy Share Image
