For over a quarter of a century, Dr. Ferguson has been experimenting with the blood of animals and human beings to unravel the very complex chemical processes that underlie blood clotting. The author gives a detailed account of his many original technical procedures. His experimental data and the described results amply consolidate current theories and provide a firm basis for new advances.

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