Any living cell carries with it the experience of a billion years of experimentation by its ancestors.
Max DelbruckRead
A strong feeling of adventure is animating those who are working on bacterial viruses, a feeling that they have a small part in the great drive towards a fundamental problem in biology.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the excitement and importance of scientific exploration, particularly in the field of biology.
Max Delbruck emphasizes the thrill and significance scientists feel while researching bacterial viruses, suggesting that their contributions are integral to understanding major biological challenges. This sense of adventure motivates them to participate in the broader quest for knowledge in biology and the mysteries of life.
Themes
AdventureBiologyResearchScienceInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about scientific exploration at a conference, one could mention this quote to inspire young scientists.
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