Birthdate: October 6, 1783
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bordeaux, France
Died: October 7, 1855
François Magendie, a French physiologist, is known for his significant contributions to experimental physiology, particularly in the field of neuroscience. His work includes describing the foramen of Magendie and the Bell-Magendie law, which distinguished between sensory and motor nerves in the spinal cord. Despite controversy over his methods, such as vivisection, Magendie held the Chair of Medicine at the College of France. His research led to intense rivalries with other scientists, notably Sir Charles Bell, and his legacy includes critical views on blood-letting and a famous phrase on statistics.
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