I thought to myself: What are the most important problems that society faces that I could contribute to? And it was clear that finding new sustainable sources of energy was the most important.
Frances ArnoldRead
What I want to do is demonstrate that biology can learn how to make a vast array of molecules that people thought were outside the realm of biology.
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What this quote means
Frances Arnold emphasizes the potential of biology to create complex molecules previously considered unattainable.
In this quote, Frances Arnold expresses her vision of harnessing biological processes to synthesize a wide variety of molecules, challenging the preconceived limits of biology. She highlights the innovative and transformative nature of biological research, suggesting that with advancements in biotechnology, we can unlock new capabilities that could revolutionize fields such as medicine, materials science, and environmental sustainability.
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BiologyInnovationMoleculesScienceSynthesis
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This quote is perfect for a scientific conference discussing breakthroughs in biotechnology.
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The DNA-encoded catalytic machinery of the cell can rapidly learn to promote new chemical reactions when we provide new reagents and the appropriate incentive in the form of artificial selection.
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My whole interest is, how do you use evolution as an innovation engine? How does evolution solve new problems that life faces? And to have a system that can create a whole new chemical bond that biology hasn't done before, to me, demonstrates the power of nature to innovate.
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Most innovative things are not obvious to other people at the time. You have to believe in yourself. If you've got a good idea, follow it even though others tell you it's not.
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We've been modifying the biological world at the level of DNA for thousands of years. Somehow there is this new fear of what we already have been doing and that fear has limited our ability to provide real solutions.
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