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I had a great time investigating the pigments of different mutant fruit flies by following experimental protocols published in Scientific American, and I also remember making my own beetle collection when it was still acceptable to make such collections.

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I have an idealistic view of science as a liberalising and progressive force for humanity.

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I met my wife Anne who was a sociology student, and her influence together with activities associated with the student movement of the time opened up my interests amongst other things into the theatre, art, music, politics and philosophy.

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I think it was this curiosity about the natural world which awoke my early interest in science.

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I was by far the youngest of the family, and at times it was like being an only child.

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I was never very good at exams, having a poor memory and finding the examination process rather artificial, and there never seemed to be enough time to follow up things that really interested me.

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It has been a privilege to pursue knowledge for its own sake and to see how it might help mankind in more practical ways.

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It was during my time at secondary school that I abandoned religion.

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Like many students, I found the drudgery of real experiments and the slowness of progress a complete shock, and at my low points I contemplated other alternative careers including study of the philosophy or sociology of science.

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My 6 years with Murdoch were pivotal for my entire research career.

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Biography

Nationality: British

Type: Scientist

Born: January 25th, 1949

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