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
Initially I had intended to study medicine, but before going to University I had decided that I would be better suited to a career in which I could concentrate my activities and interests more on a single goal than appeared… — 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
