Christian de Duve Quotes

A collection of quotes by Christian de Duve.

Christian de Duve was a Belgian biochemist and cell biologist. He was born on October 2, 1917, in Thames Ditton, England, and passed away on May 4, 2013, in Nethen, Belgium. De Duve made significant contributions to the field of cell biology, particularly in the study of cellular organelles called lysosomes and peroxisomes. His research shed light on the origins and functions of these structures, leading to important advancements in the understanding of cellular metabolism. For his work, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1974.

life is either a reproducible, almost commonplace manifestat

life is either a reproducible, almost commonplace manifestation of matter, given certain conditions, or a miracle. Too many steps are involved to allow for something in between.

Christian de Duve

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