Quote by: Christiane Nusslein-Volhard

People think if you have deciphered the genome of humans that you can change everything. But you cannot change everything, because you do not know what the genes mean, and you have no methods for changing them, and you can't do experiments with humans like you can with animals.


Author Bio


  • NameChristiane Nusslein-Volhard
  • DescriptionGerman biologist
  • BornOctober 20, 1942
  • CountryGermany
  • ProfessionBiologist; Biochemist; Geneticist; Psychologist; Physician
  • AwardsOrder Of Merit For Arts And Science; Albert Lasker Award For Basic Medical Research; Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine; Order Of Merit Of Baden-Württemberg; Grand Order Of Merit With Star And Shoulder-Sash; Carus Medal