Far better to start modestly and grow gradually than to reach for the sky with grand plans that could only end in the collapse of the institution.

...techniques were somewhat clumsy, and involved firing DNA-coated gold or tungsten particles arbitrarily into cultured plant cells, this 'splattergun' effect has been largely superseded by the more precise 'Agrobacterium' technique.

The alkaline elaïdates are crystallizable, and soluble in alcohol and in water; but an excess of the latter decomposes them into insoluble acid salts. The earthy and metallic elaïdates are either wholly or nearly insoluble in water, alcohol, and ether.

His desire for her kept him awake at night.