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Herbert S. Gasser M.D.

Herbert S. Gasser M.D.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1944

Co-Nobelist Joseph Erlanger

Physician, Electrophysiologist, Pharmacologist. Discovered differentiated functions of single nerve fibers. Two types of nerve fibers with different thicknesses; thicker fibers convey nerve impulses fast.

Two times for working on a problem – before anyone has thought of it and after everyone else has left it – result: innovator or finalist.

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Journal Articles, NCBI/Pubmed Possibly more than one person with same name.

Title:
Herbert S. Gasser Papers, 1914-1964
Author:
Herbert S. Gasser, Joseph Erlanger, Washington University (St. Louis Mo.) School of Medicine
Publisher:
1914-1964
Edition/Format:
Archival material: English

Summary: Collection of Gasser’s selected reprints, 1914-1927. Many of the scientific articles concern Gasser’s work with Joseph Erlanger using a cathode-ray oscillograph to amplify and record electrical conduction, or action potentials, of nerves. Others are concerned with muscular contraction and the study and treatment of shock The collection also includes a bound copy of “Experimental Neurology,” (Supplement 1, 1964) which contains Gasser’s autobiographical memoir.