Influenced By Him, And Probably

Scientific Research Is One Of The Most Exciting And Rewarding Of Occupations.

In This Atmosphere I Soon Became Interested In Nucleic Acids.

When I Was Young My Father Used To Tell Me That The Two Most Worthwhile Pursuits In Life Were The Pursuit Of Truth And Of Beauty And I Believe That Alfred Nobel Must Have Felt Much The Same When He Gave These Prizes For Literature And The Sciences.

I Was Married To Margaret Joan Howe In 1940. Although Not A Scientist Herself She Has Contributed More To My Work Than Anyone Else By Providing A Peaceful And Happy Home.

Initially I Had Intended To Study Medicine, But Before Going To University I Had Decided That I Would Be Better Suited To A Career In Which I Could Concentrate My Activities And Interests More On A Single Goal Than Appeared To Be Possible In My Father's Profession.