It was Neuberger who first taught me how to do research, both technically and as a way of life, and I owe… — Frederick Sanger How 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… — Frederick Sanger Biochemistry 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… — Frederick Sanger Gold 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… — Frederick Sanger Centre 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… — Frederick Sanger Beauty 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… — Frederick Sanger Happy home 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… — Frederick Sanger Career 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… — Frederick Sanger Determined 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… — Frederick Sanger Biology Copy Share Image
Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations. — Frederick Sanger Career 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… — Frederick Sanger Achieve Copy Share Image
In this atmosphere I soon became interested in nucleic acids. — Frederick Sanger Atmosphere Copy Share Image
I and my colleagues here have been engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. — Frederick Sanger Colleagues Copy Share Image
It is like a voyage of discovery into unknown lands, seeking not for new territory but for new knowledge. It should appeal… — Frederick Sanger Adventure Copy Share Image
Until 1943 I received no stipend. I was able to support myself as my mother was the daughter of a relatively wealthy… — Frederick Sanger Able Copy Share Image
Through art and science in their broadest senses it is possible to make a permanent contribution towards the improvement and enrichment of… — Frederick Sanger Art Copy Share Image