title: Importance of counting in biology.
abstract: In this study, analysis of biological problems through structural and quantitative approaches is described. Classical genetics on major histocompatibility complex in avian species has been evaluated. Experiments showing that antibodies from various individuals were generally distinct have led to further analysis of immunoglobulin light chain diversity by means of O'Farrell's 2D gel technique. The transition of the research towards vaccine development has been described. 'It's not the voting that's democracy, it's the counting.' - Tom Stoppard (Czech-born dramatist), Jumpers (1972) act 1.
authors.affiliation: Chemin de la Cure 25, 1008 Prilly, Switzerland. pinkr@mail.com
authors.forename: J R L
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Pink
mesh_terms: D000486:Allergy and Immunology / Q000266:history / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000818:Animals; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D049673:History, 20th Century; D018655:Lymphocyte Count / Q000266:history* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012107:Research Design