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Most medical doctors have probably during their studies heard of
the Magnus and De Kleijn reflexes' and may have been aware of their
relation to posture. But they know little about their significance
and nothing about the man who unravelled the complex physiology of
these reflexes and about his work.
Rudolf Magnus lived from 1873 until 1927. His work on the
physiology of posture was initiated during a short period of work
with Sherrington in Liverpool in 1908. Though Magnus was also an
authority in the field of pharmacology, it was particularly his
neurophysical work on posture which made him known worldwide. It
led to his nomination, together with De Kleijn, for the Nobel Prize
in 1927. Unfortunately he died before the decision was made.
In this illustrated biography Magnus' family background and his
student years are described in a lively way. Fragments of the diary
of his journey to England in 1898 and the description of his
scientific career in Heidelberg will enlighten those interested in
the history of how science was conducted during his lifetime. His
lectures on Goethe as a scientist are also included. This is
followed by Magnus' life as Professor of Pharmacology in Utrecht,
and his studies on animal postures and experimental pharmacology.
Finally Magnus' legacy is described.
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appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
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