Quote by Daniel Nathans

Small science, which includes most research in the life sciences all over the world, is science directed usually by an individual senior scientist and a small team of junior associates, perhaps three, ten, fifteen, something in that order.

Small science, which includes most research in the life scie

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This quote emphasizes that small science primarily refers to the research conducted in the life sciences field by a senior scientist leading a small team of junior associates. It highlights the typical size of these teams, with numbers ranging from three to fifteen individuals. Unlike large-scale scientific endeavors, small science is characterized by its more independently driven nature and the close collaboration between the senior scientist and their junior associates. This type of science enables a focused and personalized approach to research, allowing for potential breakthroughs and discoveries in a specific area of study.

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