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Dr. Henry Fox has studied the anatomical and histological structure and 

 genetic relationships of the poison gland. 



Dr. Lucius Tuttle and Dr. Milton K. Myers have studied the changes pro- 

 duced in the blood-cells of various animals after inoculating them with venom. 



In collaboration with Dr. Lucius Tuttle, Dr. Loeb has investigated the 

 effect of certain fluorescent substances upon the venom. 



At Woods Hole, in collaboration with Miss Cooke, the following studies 

 were made : 



(i) The physiological action of the venom upon various species of 

 invertebrates. 



(2) Its influence upon the development of the eggs of the starfish and sea 

 urchin. 



(3) Its effect upon the heart action of Limulns. 



Besides the foregoing completed studies, the following unfinished ones are 

 in progress : 



(i) Studies in immunity. 



(2) Microscopic changes produced by injecting the venom into other 

 animals. 



The following studies are planned : 



(i) A chemical investigation of the venom. 



(2) A more detailed study of some of the physiological effects of the 

 venom. 



Reichert, Edward T., and Brown, Amos P., University of Pennsylvania, 

 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Grant No. 517. Completion of research 

 on the crystallography of hccmoglohins. (For previous reports see Year 

 Books Nos. 3, 4, and 6.) $1,000. 



The work under this grant has now been completed, and it is expected that 

 the results of the research will shortly be presented to the Institution for 

 publication. 



POLITICAL SCIENCE. 



Rowe, Leo S., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

 Grants Nos. 144 and 496. Study of tJie federal system of the Argen- 

 tine Republic. $1,500 each. $3,000. 



Professor Rowe reports that his investigations have led to the completion 

 of reports upon the following subjects: 



The social basis of Argentine democracy. 



The foundation of the Argentine federal system. 



The antecedents of the Argentine Constitution. 



The Constitution of 1853 and the amendments of i860, 1866. and 1898. 



The division of functions between the federal government and the provinces. 



The constitutional position of the provinces. 



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