Born Quote by Frank Macfarlane Burnet
“I like to think that when Medawar and his colleagues showed that immunological tolerance could be produced experimentally the new immunology was born. This is a science which to me has far greater potentialities both for practical use in medicine and for the better understanding of living process than the classical immunochemistry which it is incorporating and superseding.”
About This Quote
The discovery of experimentally induced immunological tolerance marked the birth of modern immunology, offering vast medical potential beyond traditional immunochemistry.
In simple terms: Inducing immune tolerance opened new scientific horizons and medical possibilities.
Key Takeaway
Explore and apply immune tolerance in medicine.
Themes
immunology
science innovation
medical research
tolerance
biology
Mood
optimistic
inquisitive
Type
scientific
forward‑looking
When to use this quote
- clinical trials
- vaccine development
- autoimmune disease treatment
- research funding
Key Concepts
immunology
experimental science
therapeutics
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the ethical implications of tolerance induction?
- How can we integrate new findings into practice?
A Different Perspective
Traditional views may resist new paradigms, slowing adoption.
