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“Progress is achieved by exchanging our theories for new ones which go further than the old, until we find one based on a larger number of facts. ... Theories are only hypotheses, verified by more or less numerous facts. Those verified by the most facts are the best, but even then they are never final, never to be absolutely believed.”

Quote by Claude Bernard

Book:An Introduction to the Study of Experimental Medicine

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An Introduction to the Study of Experimental Medicine

This book serves as a comprehensive guide to the field of experimental medicine, covering the historical context, fundamental concepts, and various experimental techniques. It explores the role of experimentation in advancing medical knowledge and the ethical considerations involved in conducting research on human subjects. more

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Claude Bernard was a French physiologist born on July 12, 1813, and died on February 10, 1878. He made significant contributions to the field of physiology, particularly in the study of the digestive system and the nervous system. more

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