I get curious about new things. My real strength is going into a field that has not been investigated before, and finding new approaches to it.

By the time I was 12 or 13, I was studying biochemistry textbooks.

The single biggest threat to man's continued dominance on the planet is the virus.

I have many shortcomings. I feel very lucky to have been able to have what I've had.

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

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

A Swedish newspaper reporter called and said, You've been awarded the Prize. I was quite sure it was a practical joke.