Rao, Veena
(2015)
J. B. S. Haldane, an Indian scientist of British origin.
Current Science, 109 (3).
pp. 634-638.
ISSN 0011-3891
| Abstract: |
J. B. S. Haldane, one of the architects of
the post-Darwinian evolutionary synthesis,
can be counted among the greatest
scientists of the 20th century. He made
significant contributions to biology,
physiology and biochemistry. Surprisingly,
in 1957, when Haldane was at the
height of his fame, he and his wife Helen
Spurway (an accomplished geneticist
herself) emigrated from Britain to
India. They lived here until their deaths,
having taken up Indian citizenship in the
meanwhile in 1961. They first held positions
at the Indian Statistical Institute
(ISI), Calcutta (July 1957–February
1961). From there they went on to set up
the ‘Genetics and Biometry Laboratory’
in Bhubaneswar (July 1962–December
1964). Haldane succumbed to cancer of
the colon there on 1 December 1964.
He managed to accomplish a great deal
even within his brief residence in India.
He concentrated upon setting up a strong
base for research in biological sciences
and helped to usher positive changes in
the set-up of universities and research
laboratories. His zeal was such that
some of the research projects under
his supervision were self-financed.
His life and work continue to stimulate
and inspire us. It is appropriate that we
recall them today, 50 years after his
death. |
| Item Type: |
Journal Paper
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| Subjects: |
School of Humanities > Science Studies |
| Divisions: |
Schools > Humanities |
| Date Deposited: |
13 Jul 2016 11:32 |
| Last Modified: |
13 Jul 2016 11:32 |
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