Biology. Big Encyclopedia. Jackson T.

Among serious scientists are many eccentric personalities. But the most desperate madmen should be sought among biologists and doctors. So, Jan Baptist Van Helmont diligently weighed the earth from the pot to establish, due to which his willow grows, and also left us a recipe for the production of mice; Santorio tirelessly measured the volume of his meal for thirty years; Luigi Galvani passed the current through the body of the frogs; Konrad Lorenz had to replace the Gusyatam's mother when he investigated their behavior.

However, not all key figures in the history of biology were scientists. Recall at least the monk of Gregor Mendel, who grew peas in the garden of his abbey and subsequently formulated the laws of inheritance. So, the modern efforts of professionals and amateurs have largely brought us to understanding ourselves and the world around.