Dr. Alexander Scott, F. R. S

Dr. R. I. S. Gordon

Two classic papers in acid-base physiology: contributions of R. F. Pitts, R. S. Alexander, and W. D. Lotspeich.

This essay looks at the historical significance of two APS classic papers that are freely available online: Pitts RF and Alexander RS. The nature of the renal tubular mechanism for acidifying the urine. Am J Physiol 144: 239-254, 1945 (http://ajplegacy.physiology.org/cgi/reprint/144/2/239). Pitts RF and Lotspeich WD. Bicarbonate and the renal regulation of acid base balance. Am J Physiol 147: 1...

Dr. Francis Alexander Carron Scrimger.

helps. The November 11th ceremonies that occur all around the world challenge us to examine our present against the sacrifices and struggles of the past. My grandfather, Dr. Francis Alexander Carron Scrimger, served as a surgeon on the front lines in the 1st World War and received a Victoria Cross at the 2nd battle of Ypres. Throughout my growing up I always marvelled at this fact, even as I st...

Dr Alexander Gordon of Aberdeen.

©FSRH J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care 2010: 36(4) Navy surgeon One of the shining lights in the history of obstetrics was Dr Alexander Gordon, who was born in Strachan, about 20 miles south west of Aberdeen in 1752. He studied at Marischal College, where he obtained an MA, and graduated in medicine from Aberdeen University. In 1780, Gordon entered the Navy as surgeon’s mate and 2 years later ach...

R. McNeill Alexander

What does it mean for a molecule to generate force? A good way to think about the force generated by a molecular machine is that force is one of the products of the cyclic, fuelconsuming chemical reaction. If the chemical reaction is favorable it will go forward even against a moderate load force. But if the force is too high, then it will inhibit the reaction, just like a high concentration of...