I was born in Montreal in 1939, the second son of poor immigrants.

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For our immediate family and relatives, Canada was a land of opportunity.

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The RNA World referred to an hypothetical stage in the origin of life on Earth.

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Furthermore, neither of our research groups set out in search of RNA catalysis.

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We are very fortunate to be recognized here in such an extraordinary manner for work that we enjoy.

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Nevertheless, as is a frequent occurrence in science, a general hypothesis was constructed from a few specific instances of a phenomenon.

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It was from them that I learned that hard work in stable surroundings could yield rewards, even if only in infinitesimally small increments.

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The mystique associated with the bomb, the role that scientists played in it, and its general importance could not fail to impress even a six-year old.

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My intention was to enroll at McGill University but an unexpected series of events led me to study physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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We are united in the hope that every individual will someday enjoy at least the intellectual privileges we have had, if not always the material advantages.

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