Alfred Day Hershey Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alfred Day Hershey.

Alfred Day Hershey (1908-1997) was an American biologist who made significant contributions to the field of molecular genetics. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on bacteriophages, a type of virus that infects bacteria. Along with Martha Chase, Hershey conducted the landmark Hershey-Chase experiment in 1952, which confirmed that DNA, not protein, is the genetic material responsible for heredity. This experiment played a crucial role in establishing the fundamentals of molecular biology. Hershey's research laid the groundwork for further discoveries in genetics and earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1969.

Humans love truth and justice, and rejoice in ceremonies tha

Humans love truth and justice, and rejoice in ceremonies that honor those qualities. For that sentiment we should indeed thank God.

Alfred Day Hershey

Truth Love Honor

I can only point out a curious fact. Year after year the Nob

I can only point out a curious fact. Year after year the Nobel Awards bring a moment of happiness not only to the recipients, not only to colleagues and friends of the recipients, but even to strangers.

Alfred Day Hershey

Happiness