The Archive · 1936

Minutest Proportions

In the analysis of antiques and valuable pieces of art (paintings, bronze statues, dyes of coloured an: Aigue clothing) in which the object must not be destroyed or even damaged, micro-analysis is the most important tool. In' the eld of modi-me, the analysis of a drop of loud and other biological fluids, even the analysis of minute Inelosures Ju the Tens of the human eye, 1s possible through the application of micro analytical methods, Of the greatest importance is the application t oprobems in medicine, "physiology and Uiology. The spectacular moder researches in organic chemistry po: {aining (0 the isolation, identification snd artificial preparation of substances Imperative to the normal processes of thermoness). ure only. possible through the application of micro: chemical working procedure and analysis. A modern" micro-analysis laboratory though simple enough to build is a great boon to the present selentife age.

In his present trip around the world, Dr. Niedel has visited and lectured in the principal countries of Europe and in India, and includes in his itinerary many'"lectureenganements in the leading universisities in Nanking and Peiping. "He will return fo Shanghai on November 26, before saling for Japan.

Members of the New York Univer=" ssily Club of Shanghai under the chairmanship of Dr. °J. Usang Ly, President of Chiso-Tung University, ave on the evening of Nov. 15@ formal dinner in honour of their distinguished alumnus at the International Club.

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