The Story of the Living Machine / A Review of the Conclusions of Modern Biology in Regard / to the Mechanism Which Controls the Phenomena of Living / Activity

Name: The Story of the Living Machine / A Review of the Conclusions of Modern Biology in Regard / to the Mechanism Which Controls the Phenomena of Living / Activity
Author: H. W. Conn

By H. W. Conn

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The work surveys modern biological research that frames organisms as complex machines, examining physical explanations for vital functions and the constructive as well as destructive aspects of life. It traces cell theory and the role of protoplasm, nuclei, centrosomes, and cell division, explains fertilization and embryonic development, and outlines evidence from historical, embryological, and anatomical sources for organismal origins. The account analyzes forces shaping organic form—reproduction, heredity, variation, migration, isolation, and environmental influence—and discusses how natural processes assemble and modify living machines while noting unresolved questions about the origin and organization of cellular life.

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H. W. Conn

H. W. Conn was an American biologist and author known for his contributions to the popular understanding of microbiology and biology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He wrote extensively on the mechanisms of life, emphasizing the importance of germ life and its implications for health and disease. His notable works include "The Story of Germ Life," which explores the role of microorganisms in the environment, and "The Story of the Living Machine," a review of modern biological conclusions regarding the mechanisms that govern living activity. Conn's writings reflect a commitment to making scientific knowledge accessible to the general public.