Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations.

- Frederick Sanger

After taking my B.A. degree in 1939 I remained at the University for a further year to take an advanced course in Biochemistry, and surprised myself …

- Frederick Sanger

Through art and science in their broadest senses it is possible to make a permanent contribution towards the improvement and enrichment of human life…

- Frederick Sanger

And indeed this theme has been at the centre of all my research since 1943, both because of its intrinsic fascination and my conviction that a knowle…

- Frederick Sanger

It is like a voyage of discovery into unknown lands, seeking not for new territory but for new knowledge. It should appeal to those with a good sense…

- Frederick Sanger

I was married to Margaret Joan Howe in 1940. Although not a scientist herself she has contributed more to my work than anyone else by providing a pea…

- Frederick Sanger

In this atmosphere I soon became interested in nucleic acids.

- Frederick Sanger

Influenced by him, and probably even more so by my brother Theodore a year older than me, I soon became interested in biology and developed a respect…

- Frederick Sanger

Initially I had intended to study medicine, but before going to University I had decided that I would be better suited to a career in which I could c…

- Frederick Sanger