If you wanted to dissect the structure of living cells, genetic analysis was an extremely powerful method, so my interest turned to that. Joshua Lederberg analysiscelldissect Change image and share on social
I believe I am a person with unusual talents. I think I'd be a liar or stupid if I were to deny that. Joshua Lederberg denyliarperson Change image and share on social
Everybody has to learn for the first time. Joshua Lederberg learntime Change image and share on social
Although I am a public figure, I'm still a little shy. I don't think my own personality is important. I prefer to keep some small dosage of privacy. Joshua Lederberg dosagefigureimportant Change image and share on social
When I was in high school, I became interested in cytochemistry: chemical analysis under the microscope, and trying to understand the composition of cells. Joshua Lederberg analysiscellchemical Change image and share on social
I was reading five or six years ahead of my grade during public school. I was pretty bored. I made a contract with some of my teachers that if I didn't ask too many questions, I could work in the back of the room. Joshua Lederberg aheadbackbore share on social
To have the recognition of your colleagues is great. The public attention is a mixed blessing. Joshua Lederberg attentionblesscolleague Change image and share on social
By the time I was 12 or 13, I was studying biochemistry textbooks. Joshua Lederberg biochemistrystudytextbook Change image and share on social
As soon as you go into any biological process in any real detail, you discover it's open-ended in terms of what needs to be found out about it. Joshua Lederberg biologicaldetaildiscover Change image and share on social
I have many shortcomings. I feel very lucky to have been able to have what I've had. Joshua Lederberg feelhavelucky Change image and share on social
