Quote by D.T. Max
Protein, so far as we know, does not replicate itself all by itself, not on this planet anyway. Looked at this way, the [prion] seems the strangest thing in all biology, and, until someone in some laboratory figures out what it is, a candidate for Modern Wonder. (quote originally by Lewis Thomas)
Summary
In this quote, Lewis Thomas highlights the uniqueness and mystery of prions within the realm of biology. He suggests that unlike other proteins, prions do not have the ability to replicate themselves independently. This unusual characteristic makes prions perplexing and sets them apart from other biological entities. Thomas goes on to imply that due to the enigmatic nature of prions, they are worthy of being considered as a "Modern Wonder" and reflect the scientific curiosity and challenge in understanding them better through laboratory research.
By D.T. Max
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