Years Quotes by Shinya Yamanaka

Patients' lives are more important than embryos. I do want to avoid the use of embryos if possible.

— Shinya Yamanaka

I thought, we can’t keep destroying embryos for our research. There must be another way.

— Shinya Yamanaka

Researchers should always consider ethical concerns on scientific research and disclose their data to the public. Scientists also need to discuss issues surrounding their…

— Shinya Yamanaka

When I saw the embryo, I suddenly realized there was such a small difference between it and my daughters. I thought, we can't keep…

— Shinya Yamanaka

I started my career as a surgeon 25 years ago. But it turned out that I am not talented as a surgeon, so I…

— Shinya Yamanaka

IPS cells can become a powerful tool to develop new drugs to cure intractable diseases because they can be made from patients' somatic cells.

— Shinya Yamanaka

My goals over the decade include to develop new drugs to treat intractable diseases by using iPS cell technology and to conduct clinical trials…

— Shinya Yamanaka

I think that in the 21st century, medical biology will advance at a more rapid pace than before.

— Shinya Yamanaka

I like the freedom of research. Plus, if I fail in science, I know I can always survive because I have an M.D. This…

— Shinya Yamanaka

There is no way now to get around some use of embryos. But my goal is to avoid using them.

— Shinya Yamanaka

I think that the discoveries of antibiotics and vaccines have contributed to the improvement of the quality of life, making it possible to prevent…

— Shinya Yamanaka

I grew so depressed from the lack of support that I considered quitting. No one understood me.

— Shinya Yamanaka