Frederick Sanger (13 August 1918 – 19 November 2013) was a British biochemist.
He was won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry twice, one of only two people to have done...
Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations. Frederick Sanger
Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations.
It is like a voyage of discovery into unknown lands, seeking not for new territory but for new knowledge. It should appeal to those with a good sense of adventure. Frederick Sanger
It is like a voyage of discovery into unknown lands, seeking not for new territory but for new knowledge. It should appeal to those with a good sense of adventure.
Influenced by him, and probably even more so by my brother Theodore a year older than me, I soon became interested in biology and developed a respect for the importance of science and the scientific method. Frederick Sanger
Influenced by him, and probably even more so by my brother Theodore a year older than me, I soon became interested in biology and developed a respect for the importance of science and the scientific method.
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. Frederick Sanger
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.
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 surprised myself and my teachers by obtaining a first class examination result. Frederick Sanger
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 surprised myself and my teachers by obtaining a first class examination result.
The sequence identifies many of the features responsible for the production of the proteins of the nine known genes of the organism, including initiation and termination sites for the proteins and RNAs. Frederick Sanger
The sequence identifies many of the features responsible for the production of the proteins of the nine known genes of the organism, including initiation and termination sites for the proteins and RNAs.
I and my colleagues here have been engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. Frederick Sanger
I and my colleagues here have been engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.
And indeed this theme has been at the centre of all my research since 1943, both because of its intrinsic fascination and my conviction that a knowledge of sequences could contribute much to our understanding of living matter. Frederick Sanger
And indeed this theme has been at the centre of all my research since 1943, both because of its intrinsic fascination and my conviction that a knowledge of sequences could contribute much to our understanding of living matter.
I was married to Margaret Joan Howe in 1940. Although not a scientist herself she has contributed more to my work than anyone else by providing a peaceful and happy home. Frederick Sanger
I was married to Margaret Joan Howe in 1940. Although not a scientist herself she has contributed more to my work than anyone else by providing a peaceful and happy home.
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' method. Frederick Sanger
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' method.
I believe that Alfred Nobel must have felt much the same when he gave these prizes for literature and the sciences. Frederick Sanger
I believe that Alfred Nobel must have felt much the same when he gave these prizes for literature and the sciences.
Two pairs of genes are coded by the same region of DNA using different reading frames. Frederick Sanger
Two pairs of genes are coded by the same region of DNA using different reading frames.
