In This Atmosphere I Soon Became Interested

After Taking My B.a. Degree In 1939 I Remained At The University For A Further Year To Take An Advanced Course In Biochemistry, And Surprised Myself And My Teachers By Obtaining A First Class Examination Result.

And Indeed This Theme Has Been At The Centre Of All My Research Since 1943, Both Because Of Its Intrinsic Fascination And My Conviction That A Knowledge Of Sequences Could Contribute Much To Our Understanding Of Living Matter.

Through Art And Science In Their Broadest Senses It Is Possible To Make A Permanent Contribution Towards The Improvement And Enrichment Of Human Life And It Is These Pursuits That We Students Are Engaged In.

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.