Paul Nurse's Quote - Like many students, I found the drudgery of real experiments and t

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Like many students, I found the drudgery of real experiments and t

Like many students, I found the drudgery of real experiments and the slowness of progress a complete shock, and at my low points I contemplated other alternative careers including study of the philosophy or sociology of science. – Paul Nurse

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I have an idealistic view of science as a liberalising and progressive force for humanity. – Paul Nurse

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Better understanding of the natural world not only enhances all of us as human beings, but can also be harnessed for the better good, leading to improved health and quality of life. – Paul Nurse

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I felt strongly that since the pursuit of good science was so difficult it was essential that the problem being studied was an important one to justify the effort expanded. – Paul Nurse

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