Biology Quote by William Astbury
““We are at the dawn of a new era, the era of 'molecular biology' as I like to call it, and there is an urgency about the need for more intensive application of physics and chemistry, and specially of structure analysis, that is still not sufficiently appreciated.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Scientific Lecture, 1930s
Advocates applying physics and chemistry to molecular biology, emphasizing structure analysis importance.
In simple terms: Molecular biology needs more physics and chemistry.
Integrate structural analysis in biology research.
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When to use this quote
- lab research
- drug design
- genomics
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can funding prioritize interdisciplinary work?
- What barriers exist in merging fields?
Limited resources may hinder interdisciplinary collaboration.