A key issue in developmental biology at that time was the problem of how cells underwent differentiation, with most workers concentrating on explanations in terms of changes in enzyme and gene regulation. Paul Nurse biologycellconcentrate 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
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
I met my wife Anne who was a sociology student, and her influence together with activities associated with the student movement of the time opened up my interests amongst other things into the theatre, art, music, politics and philosophy. Paul Nurse activityanneart 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
My parents were born in Norfolk and spent their early years working in the big houses of that rural English county, my mother as a cook and my father as a handyman and chauffeur. Paul Nurse bearbigchauffeur Change image and share on social
