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...English scientists are apparently convinced, however. William Bateson, former professor of biology at Cambridge, and a confirmed Weismannist, visited Vienna and later made a public attack on Kammerer's theory. In the interest of fair play, 50 Cambridge professors subscribed money to bring Kammerer to England for a hearing. He had worked unrecognized for 20 years, and since the war his salary has been approximately $150 a year. He was on the point of being forced to give up his researches when the invitation came. Professors G. H. F. Nuttall and Thornley Gardner, of Cambridge, together with a number...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Lamarck or Weismann? | 5/12/1923 | See Source »

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