The possibility that lysosomes might accidentally become ruptured under certain conditions, and kill or injure their host-cells as a result, was considered right after we got our first clues to the existence of these particles. Christian de Duve accidentallycellclue share on social
Although separating mitochondria and microsomes might appear worlds apart from the determination of the molecular weight of macromolecules, certain concepts were common to the two operations and could be usefully transposed from the latter to the former. Christian de Duve commonconceptdetermination share on social
Vast areas are witness to the struggles of destitute populations trying to survive under unlivable conditions. Christian de Duve areaconditiondestitute Change image and share on social
Speaking as a biologist, I think women are less aggressive than men, and they play a larger role in the early education of the young and helping them overcome their genetic heirloom. Christian de Duve aggressivebiologistearly Change image and share on social
What I was concerned with was life: what are the major features that are common to all living organisms that subtly define life. So I looked at the whole problem as a chemist, as a biochemist, and as a molecular biologist. Christian de Duve biochemistbiologistchemist share on social
What would help us preserve our natural resources are genetic traits that let us sacrifice the present for the sake of the future. You need wisdom to sacrifice something that is immediately useful or advantageous for the sake of something that will be important in the future. Christian de Duve advantageousfuturegenetic share on social
I followed lectures on the history, geography, economy and political organization of Sweden. Christian de Duve economygeographyhistory Change image and share on social
We know that once we stop learning and call ourselves learned, we become useless members of the scientific society. Christian de Duve calllearnmember Change image and share on social
The advantage of the analytical approach is that it is widely applicable, and it can provide a considerable amount of quantitative information even with a relatively poor resolving power. Christian de Duve advantageamountanalytic Change image and share on social
It would be an exaggeration to say I'm not afraid of death, but I'm not afraid of what comes after, because I'm not a believer. Christian de Duve afraidbelieverdeath Change image and share on social
