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Story September 20, 1949

Seward Seaport Record

Seward, Alaska

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University of California scientists Harry W. Richards and Carl Anderson conclude summer research in Alaska's interior, studying Manley Hot Springs on the Tanana River, before returning to Berkeley for the October 1 school opening. Richards experiments with serums and radiation to control human growth, having grown rats as large as cats; his son William stays at the Hot Springs.

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U OF C SCIENTISTS FINISH SUMMER'S WORK IN ALASKA

Two scientists, Harry W. Richards of the University of California at Berkeley, and Carl Anderson of Heywood, California, will leave on the SS Alaska in order to be in Berkeley when school opens Oct. 1.

The two scientists have spent the summer in the interior and spent some time studying the Manley Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

Richards' son William remained at the Hot Springs. Richards was reluctant to talk about experiments he is conducting at the University, but he did say he is working with serums and radiation in experiments on control of human growth. They have grown rats as big as cats.

What sub-type of article is it?

Curiosity Medical Curiosity

What themes does it cover?

Exploration Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Alaska Research Manley Hot Springs Growth Experiments Serums Radiation University California

What entities or persons were involved?

Harry W. Richards Carl Anderson William Richards

Where did it happen?

Alaska Interior, Manley Hot Springs On The Tanana River, University Of California At Berkeley

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Key Persons

Harry W. Richards Carl Anderson William Richards

Location

Alaska Interior, Manley Hot Springs On The Tanana River, University Of California At Berkeley

Event Date

Summer, Oct. 1

Story Details

Scientists Richards and Anderson complete summer studies at Manley Hot Springs in Alaska and prepare to return to Berkeley. Richards conducts experiments on human growth control using serums and radiation, successfully growing rats to cat size; his son remains at the site.

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