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Hans-Jörg Rheinberger

Publications and source records attributed to Hans-Jörg Rheinberger.

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[Research on recent science: the example of molecular biology].

The essay thematizes historiographical problems of research on recent history of science on the example of the history of molecular biology. First, a short survey of the history of molecular biology and its possible periodization is given. Second, the parallel development of the work of historians on the emergence of molecular biology is analyzed. Finally, a suggestion for further historical research is made that takes into account three different time perspectives: short range, middle range, and long-term.

Biological Science Disciplines↗

Alfred Kühn (1885-1968) and developmental evolution.

Alfred Kühn (1885-1968) was known as one of the most comprehensive zoologists of his time. His research program in developmental physiological genetics was one of the first successful attempts to integrate the experimental study of development and heredity. It led him to discover the first known reaction chain from gene to phenotype. Kühn also foresaw many elements of modern evolutionary developmental biology and as a student of Weismann and mentor to many developmental geneticists of the late 20th century directly connects Weismann with molecular developmental genetics.

Biological Evolution↗