Professor Mario Capecchi’s life reads like a screenplay – a homeless child surviving WWII Italy’s ruins, now a molecular genetics legend 🧬. In an exclusive CGTN interview, the 2007 Nobel Prize winner shared hard-earned wisdom about failure, curiosity, and why nations must choose collaboration over conflict.
"A failure isn’t a loss," he said. "It’s simply a step, an anticipated step."
The scientist who revolutionized gene targeting emphasized curiosity’s role: "Asking the question – that’s the real success." His secret weapon? Passion that fuels perseverance during tough times 💪. But he issued a stark warning: "Two countries shouldn’t fight – it’s destructive for the world."
Capecchi’s story isn’t just lab-coat inspiration – it’s a masterclass in turning life’s hardest knocks into breakthroughs. As young innovators navigate 2026’s challenges, his message rings truer than ever: resilience is 🔑.
