Thomas R. Cech Quotes

A collection of quotes by Thomas R. Cech.

Thomas R. Cech is an American chemist and molecular biologist. He was born on December 8, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois. Cech is best known for his discovery of catalytic RNA, which overturned the long-standing belief that only proteins could catalyze biochemical reactions. This groundbreaking finding earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1989, alongside Sidney Altman. Cech has made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry, particularly in the area of RNA biology. Currently, he serves as a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder.

The overall view of the human genome project has been one of

The overall view of the human genome project has been one of great excitement and positive press, but there are people who have concerns that are quite reasonable, and they are frightened of things they don't understand.

Thomas R. Cech


There should be more attention paid to scientific research i

There should be more attention paid to scientific research in the ecology area, and I think that such attention to proper environmental concerns would make the public feel much better about it.

Thomas R. Cech