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W. D. Bayliss
A pioneering English physiologist, he helped reveal how chemical signals regulate digestion and became one of the key figures behind the early science of hormones. His books brought complex biology into clear, practical language for students and general readers alike.
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Prisoners their own warders : a record of the convict prison at Singapore in the Straits Settlements, established 1825, discontinued 1873, together with a cursory history of the convict establishments at Bencoolen, Penang and Malacca from the year 1797
by John Frederick Adolphus McNair, W. D. Bayliss
About the author
Born in 1860, William Maddock Bayliss was an English physiologist whose research shaped modern ideas about how the body works. He studied at University College London and Wadham College, Oxford, and later became known for wide-ranging work on circulation, digestion, and general physiology.
Bayliss is especially remembered for collaborative research with Ernest Starling. Their work on digestion led to the identification of secretin, a discovery widely recognized as central to the early history of hormone research. He also wrote influential scientific books, including Principles of General Physiology, which helped explain a fast-changing field to students and professionals.
He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society and was knighted late in his career. Although best known as a scientist rather than a literary author, Bayliss wrote with clarity and purpose, and his works remain of interest to readers exploring the history of medicine and physiology.