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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1912
Page
22
A discussion of aging cites Metchnikoff’s theory that senility stems from intestinal bacteria and macrophage activity. It argues that aging is influenced by diet, urges reduced intestinal fermentation, and notes longevity differences among animals, with cows, birds, and parrots illustrating aging signs.
The article discusses the aging process, critiques Metchnikoff’s view of old age as a disease, and explains waste accumulation in tissues as a key factor. It cites birds' longevity, confirms physiological aging as a natural evolution, and notes animal feeding observations as context. It ends with mention of Bangkok introducing automobile fire engines.
Dr. Alex Carrell of Rockefeller Institute New York received the 1912 Nobel medicine prize. His work included grafting dog aorta segments into other dogs restoring strength, tissue transplantation to control development, kidney restoration after treatment, chicken heart tissue cultured to pulsate, arterial joining stitches, and interspecies heart transplantation.
In Colombia, Sri Lanka, a 16 year old Tamil boy Arumugam solved complex arithmetic in seconds. He correctly computed sums like large additions four times faster than experts. He shows remarkable calculation but little literacy or wider learning.
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