Sidney Altman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sidney Altman.

Sidney Altman is a renowned Canadian-American molecular biologist and a Nobel laureate. Born on May 7, 1939, in Montreal, Canada, he made significant contributions to the field of RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) research. Altman is most prominently known for his discovery of catalytic properties of RNA molecules, a breakthrough that led to a deeper understanding of RNA's role in the cell. In 1989, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for this groundbreaking work. Throughout his career, Altman has been recognized for his exceptional research contributions and has made significant advancements in the field of molecular biology.

The RNA World referred to an hypothetical stage in the origi

The RNA World referred to an hypothetical stage in the origin of life on Earth.

Sidney Altman

Life

By the time I reached high school my father's grocery store

By the time I reached high school my father's grocery store had made our life adequately comfortable and I was able to choose, without any practical encumbrances, the subjects that I wanted to pursue in college.

Sidney Altman

Life Time Thetimes

My intention was to enroll at McGill University but an unexp

My intention was to enroll at McGill University but an unexpected series of events led me to study physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Sidney Altman

Technology

For our immediate family and relatives, Canada was a land of

For our immediate family and relatives, Canada was a land of opportunity.

Sidney Altman

Family

Nevertheless, as is a frequent occurrence in science, a gene

Nevertheless, as is a frequent occurrence in science, a general hypothesis was constructed from a few specific instances of a phenomenon.

Sidney Altman

Science