Paul Nurse Quotes

A collection of quotes by Paul Nurse.

Paul Nurse is a prominent British scientist who was born on January 25, 1949. He has made significant contributions to the field of cell biology and genetics. Nurse received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2001 for his groundbreaking work on cell cycle regulation, particularly the discovery of key regulatory molecules called cyclins. He has served as the President of the Royal Society in the UK and is currently the Director and Chief Executive of the Francis Crick Institute in London.

Like many students, I found the drudgery of real experiments

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.

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.

I think it was this curiosity about the natural world which

I think it was this curiosity about the natural world which awoke my early interest in science.

It was during my time at secondary school that I abandoned r

It was during my time at secondary school that I abandoned religion.

Better understanding of the natural world not only enhances

Better understanding of the natural world not only enhances all of us as human beings, but can also be harnessed for the better good, leading to improved health and quality of life.

I met my wife Anne who was a sociology student, and her infl

I met my wife Anne who was a sociology student, and her influence together with activities associated with the student movement of the time opened up my interests amongst other things into the theatre, art, music, politics and philosophy.

I felt strongly that since the pursuit of good science was s

I felt strongly that since the pursuit of good science was so difficult it was essential that the problem being studied was an important one to justify the effort expanded.

I have an idealistic view of science as a liberalising and p

I have an idealistic view of science as a liberalising and progressive force for humanity.