When I was in high school, I became interested in cytochemistry: chemical analysis under the microscope, and trying to understand the composition of cells.

So many of the things I've predicted were technologies that were just sitting right in front of us.

I certainly saw science as a kind of calling, and one with as much legitimacy as a religious calling.

I think we have to believe we are here for some purpose, and I know there are many cynics who will deny it, but they don't live as if they deny it.

If you wanted to dissect the structure of living cells, genetic analysis was an extremely powerful method, so my interest turned to that.

To have the recognition of your colleagues is great. The public attention is a mixed blessing.

All of civility depends on being able to contain the rage of individuals.