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Paul Nurse Quotes

Paul Nurse quotes

British Scientist January 25, 1949

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Paul Nurse quote: "It was during my time at secondary school that I abandoned..."
It was during my time at secondary school that I abandoned religion. Paul Nurse
Like many students, I found the drudgery of real experiments and the slowness of progress a complete shock, and at my low points I contemplated other alternative careers including study of the philosophy or sociology of science. Paul Nurse
This time at Birmingham turned me into a general biologist, and ever since then I have always tried to take a biological approach to any research project that I have undertaken. Paul Nurse
This possibility bothered me as I thought it was not advisable to remain in one academic environment, and the long dark winters in Edinburgh could be rather dismal. Paul Nurse
Paul Nurse quote: "I have an idealistic view of science as a liberalising and..."
I have an idealistic view of science as a liberalising and progressive force for humanity. Paul Nurse
Paul Nurse quote: "I am still a keen mountain walker and an enthusiastic glider..."
I am still a keen mountain walker and an enthusiastic glider pilot. Paul Nurse
Paul Nurse quote: "It has been a privilege to pursue knowledge for its own sake..."
It has been a privilege to pursue knowledge for its own sake and to see how it might help mankind in more practical ways. Paul Nurse
My main efforts focussed on trying to identify the rate controlling steps during the cell cycle. Crucial for this analysis were wee mutants that were advanced prematurely through the cell cycle and so divided at a reduced cell size. Paul Nurse
Paul Nurse quote: "My 6 years with Murdoch were pivotal for my entire research..."
My 6 years with Murdoch were pivotal for my entire research career. Paul Nurse
After an extensive interview he arranged for my weaknesses in foreign languages to be over-looked and so I started a Biology degree at Birmingham in 1967. Paul Nurse

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