There's always something that an engineer can do to make microscopes better. Eric Betzig engineermakemicroscope Change image and share on social
We can track and see the production of single molecules, trace them and see how they assemble into structures. Eric Betzig assemblemoleculeproduction Change image and share on social
Chemistry was always my weakest subject in high school and college. Eric Betzig chemistrycollegehigh Change image and share on social
Every new invention is like a baby. You think it may cure cancer or become the president, but in the end, you're happy it just stays out of jail. Eric Betzig babycancercure Change image and share on social
Frankly, I guess, I don't really understand why people, why so many people, are so risk averse. You know, there's always ways to wiggle your way out of any situation if you're motivated enough. Eric Betzig aversefranklyguess Change image and share on social
Sometimes I make an analogy that each scientific paper is like putting out another record. And some people have careers that are nothing but a one-hit wonder. And then there are people who are only appreciated by aficionados but largely forgotten by the wider community. Eric Betzig aficionadoanalogyappreciate share on social
Like you can't have a car that can take the kids to schools on Friday and win the grand prix on Saturday, you can't make a microscope that can do it all. Eric Betzig carfridaygrand Change image and share on social
I'm spoiled. All of my adult jobs have left me with complete freedom to come up with what I wanted. Eric Betzig adultcompletefreedom Change image and share on social
