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Schwartz, James H. – Scientific American, 1980
Historically described are research studies which led to the current explanation of the two kinds of intracellular transport-axoplasmic flow and axoral transport. Models explaining their fundamental mechanism and the kinds of materials they convey are presented. (BT)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Cytology, Models
Davenport, Horace W. – Physiologist, 1991
Describes the research efforts of scientists involved in discovering chemical transmission of the nerve impulse. The work includes that of J.N. Langley, George Oliver, Edward A. Schafer, Reid Hunt, Henry Dale, Henry Wellcome, Otto Loewi, and others. The discovery and the importance of both acetylcholine and adrenaline are also discussed. (84…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Human Body
Peer reviewedBox, Lawrence; McDuffie, Thomas E. – Science Activities, 1979
Provided is a biographical sketch of Percy L. Julian (1898- ), an American Black organic chemist who first synthesized cortisone, testosterone, progesterone, and physostigmine. (CS)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biographies, Biological Sciences, Black Achievement
Peer reviewedBanfalvi, Gaspar – Biochemical Education, 1997
Presents an historical perspective on the teaching of biochemistry in Hungary starting during the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. Discusses integration and interdisciplinarity in terms of what should be included in the lecture material and what can be borrowed from other closely related subjects without excessive overlapping. Highlights differences…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Educational Strategies, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Download full textCaliver, Ambrose – Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, 1948
Since its establishment, the Office of Education has shown special interest in the education of Negroes. In addition to the many sections of reports, articles, circulars and bulletins devoted to the various phases of the education of Negroes, seven comprehensive studies and one conference report have been published presenting certain aspects of…
Descriptors: Professional Education, Teaching Methods, Campuses, College Presidents
