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“The Nobel Prizes are much more than awards to scholars; they are a celebration of civilization, of mankind, and of what makes humans unique - that is their intellect from which springs creativity.”

Quote by Stanley B. Prusiner

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Stanley B. Prusiner

Stanley B. Prusiner is a renowned American neuroscientist known for his discovery of prions and their role in neurodegenerative diseases. Born on May 28, 1942, Prusiner's research has had a profound impact on understanding protein folding and disease mechanisms in humans and animals. more

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“Our goal is to figure out a therapy for prion diseases.”

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“In science, each new result, sometimes quite surprising, heralds a step forward and allows one to discard some hypotheses, even though one or two of these might have been highly favored.”

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“Neuroscience is by far the most exciting branch of science because the brain is the most fascinating object in the universe. Every human brain is different - the brain makes each human unique and defines who he or she is.”

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“Besides numerous science courses, I had the opportunity to study philosophy, the history of architecture, economics, and Russian history in courses taught by extraordinarily knowledgeable professors.”

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“Being a scientist is a special privilege: for it brings the opportunity to be creative, the passionate quest for answers to natures most precious secrets, and the warm friendships of many valued colleagues.”

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“Concepts are vindicated by the constant accrual of data and independent verification of data. No prize, not even a Nobel Prize, can make something true that is not true.”

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“I believe that politics takes a much different set of skills than science. Science is about getting to the truth. Politics is about what people think and how they react.”

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“Carbohydrates, and especially refined ones like sugar, make you produce lots of extra insulin. I've been keeping my intake really low ever since I discovered this. I've cut out all starch such as potatoes, noodles, rice, bread and pasta.”

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“In the early '90s, we discovered mutations that could double the normal life span of worms.”

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