I decided that the University of Sussex in Brighton was a good place for this work because it had a strong tradition in bacterial molecular genetics and an excellent reputation in biology. Paul Nurse bacterialbiologybrighton Change image and share on social
I had a great time investigating the pigments of different mutant fruit flies by following experimental protocols published in Scientific American, and I also remember making my own beetle collection when it was still acceptable to make such collections. Paul Nurse acceptableamericanbeetle share on social
My 6 years with Murdoch were pivotal for my entire research career. Paul Nurse careerentiremurdoch Change image and share on social
I have an idealistic view of science as a liberalising and progressive force for humanity. Paul Nurse forcehumanityidealistic Change image and share on social
Scientific understanding is often beautiful, a profoundly aesthetic experience which gives pleasure not unlike the reading of a great poem. Paul Nurse aestheticbeautifulexperience Change image and share on social
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 beingenhancegood Change image and share on social
This time at Birmingham turned me into a general biologist, and ever since then I have always tried to take a biological approach to any research project that I have undertaken. Paul Nurse approachbiologicalbiologist Change image and share on social
It was during my time at secondary school that I abandoned religion. Paul Nurse abandonreligionschool Change image and share on social
My parents were neither wealthy nor academic, but we lived comfortably and they were always extremely supportive of my academic efforts and aspirations, both at school and university. Paul Nurse academicaspirationcomfortably Change image and share on social
It has been a privilege to pursue knowledge for its own sake and to see how it might help mankind in more practical ways. Paul Nurse knowledgemankindpractical Change image and share on social