Gurd Frank R N, Richards Frederic M
Biochemistry and Chemistry, Indiana University, 2032 Quail Run Drive, Albuquerque, NM 87122-1100, USA.
Biophys Chem. 2003;100(1-3):49-59. doi: 10.1016/s0301-4622(02)00261-2.
This paper has been written in honor of John T. Edsall. Its purpose is to review briefly the status of science during his active years and the combination of personal qualities and upbringing which resulted in his enormous impact on the field of biochemistry. There was an unusual combination of deep knowledge and interest in many intellectual areas by no means restricted to science; the large number of individuals he met by intent or by chance, many to become fast friends for life, who themselves became distinguished in science; and last but not least his influence on science policy through very clear statements and his moral positions on questions of the day.
本文是为纪念约翰·T·埃德尔而作。其目的是简要回顾在他活跃的那些年里科学的发展状况，以及他的个人品质与成长经历如何结合在一起，从而使他在生物化学领域产生了巨大影响。他在许多知识领域都有着深厚的知识和浓厚的兴趣，这种组合并不局限于科学领域，十分不同寻常；他有意或偶然结识了大量的人，其中许多人成为了他一生的挚友，而这些人自己后来在科学界也声名显赫；最后但同样重要的是，他通过清晰的表述以及对当时各种问题的道德立场，对科学政策产生了影响。
