“I became fascinated by the then-blossoming science of molecular biolog...” — Susumu Tonegawa Quote

“I became fascinated by the then-blossoming science of molecular biology when, in my senior year, I happened to read the papers by Francois Jacob and Jacques Monod on the operon theory.”

“When General Motors builds a car, they want to meet the specific needs of many customers. But if they custom-make each car, then it will not be economical.”

“My father was an engineer working for a textile company that had several factories scattered in rural towns in the southern part of Japan.”

“When it came to biology and chemistry, I had no interest. Why do I need to know how it works? I'm just happy that it does.”

“We were making the first step out of the age of chemistry and physics, and into the age of biology.”

“The moment of the print button for biology is nearing. Effectively, this could also mean that in a not-too-distant future, smart pharmacology will permit us to receive a continuous supply of antidepressants or neuroenhancers every time our dopamine level drops.”