Johann Gregor Mendel: Born to be a scientist?

Johann Gregor Mendel, born 200 years ago, was supposed to be a farmer, intended to be a teacher, became a priest, turned to being a researcher, and later became a world famous scientist associated with genetics. Here, we look into his life through his own words. Gregor Johann Mendel, born 200 years ago, was supposed to be a farmer, intended to be a teacher and became a priest, before becoming the researcher associated with genetics we know today. This Perspective looks at his life through his own words