Never-Ceasing Search

Never-Ceasing Search, Volume 1, is a compelling biography and autobiography that chronicles the life of Francis O Schmitt. This volume traces his remarkable journey from a high school student conducting experiments in an attic laboratory to a pioneering leader in the scientific community. The narrative follows his academic progression through university research on cell structure and his significant medical school thesis. It highlights his global efforts to establish a worldwide network of neuroscientists and his foundational work in the emerging fields of biophysics and neuroscience.

As a distinguished Institute Professor at MIT, Schmitt utilized electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction to advance the study of living tissues. Never-Ceasing Search, Volume 1, also explores his personal interests in music and theology, providing a holistic view of a dedicated scientist. This biographical work serves as a detailed record of a life spent investigating the molecular structures of life and shaping modern biological disciplines.