Christiane Nusslein-Volhard Quotes

Christiane Nusslein-Volhard — German Scientist born on October 20, 1942,

Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard is a German biologist. She won the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research in 1991 and the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1995, together with Eric Wieschaus and Edward B. Lewis, for their research on the genetic control of embryonic development. Today she lives in Bebenhausen, Germany... (wikipedia)

In mathematics and science, there is no difference in the intelligence of men and women. The difference in genes between men and women is simply the Y chromosome, which has nothing to do with intelligence.

At the time I finished high school, I was determined to study biology, deeply convinced to eventually be a researcher.

I am often asked why there is discrimination against women in science. And I have given it some thought. With prejudicial attitudes, you can't really do much. You can point out when people discriminate and ask them not to.

I was born during the war, on October 20, 1942, as the second of five children. My father, Rolf Volhard, was an architect.

I had a happy childhood, with many stimulations and support from my parents who, in postwar times, when it was difficult to buy things, made children's books and toys for us. We had much freedom and were encouraged by our parents to do interesting things.

Christiane Nusslein-Volhard Quotes

Christiane Nusslein-Volhard Quotes

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