July 17, 1968 - Linus Pauling Day-by-Day - Special Collections

Letter from Linus Pauling to Jerome Guss. Page 1. July 17, 1968

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Letter from Dr. Lauro Galzigna to LP, RE: Galzigna writes about his intention to work on schizophrenia and with LP's permission begin a study on hydrogen bond forming anesthetics. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 136, Folder# 136.3]
Letter from George R. Juarez to LP, RE: Juarez writes to LP asking for a response regarding whether or not he received a copy of Dr. Kenneth Cole's book Membranes Ions and Impulses. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 193, Folder# 193.4]
Letter from LP [Signed by Jana Junkermann] to Jerome Guss. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 143, Folder# 143.3]

17 July 1968

Mr. Jerome Guss

1H5 St. Johns Place

Brooklyn, N. Y. 11213

Dear Mr. Guss:

In answer to your letter, I would say that it might be possible during the next few decades to alter the genes so that children will be born geniuses or be born with other extraordinary qualities.

I think that a small amount of alteration of genes may be achieved during the next few years, such as the introduction of a normal gene to replace a faulty one, thus controlling the disease for which the faulty gene is responsible.

Sincerely,

Linus Pauling (Signed by Dr. Pauling's Secretary in his absence)

LP:jj

Letter from LP to Dr. D. Escolar, RE: LP expresses his interest, but must regret that he cannot arrange a postdoctoral fellowship for Escolar. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 113, Folder# 113.9]

Letter from LP to Dr. Julian J. Lasky, Clinical Project Research Review Committee, Division of Extramural Research Programs, National Institute of Mental Health, RE: Sends Dr. Lasky 7 copies of his paper Orthomolecular Psychiatry and 7 copies of a reprint listing his scientific publications at Dr. Lasky's request. Clarifies the hypotheses, procedures, subjects, environments, controls and safeguards regarding the research. [Letter from Dr. Julian J. Lasky to LP, 1968] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Correspondence concerning orthomolecular psychiatry, 1962-1988, Box# 11.079, Folder# 79.3]

Letter from LP to Dr. Levitan, RE: LP gives permission for use of the electrophoresis diagram from the paper printed in Science in 1949. He writes that he has not been able to find a glossy print of the figure. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 234, Folder# 234.3]

Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Perry, Department of Pharmacology, the University of British Columbia, RE: Hopes Dr. Perry does not mind that he suggested Mrs. Morehouse contacting him. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Correspondence concerning orthomolecular psychiatry, 1962-1988, Box# 11.079, Folder# 79.3]

Letter from LP to Dr. Thomas Perry, RE: Hopes he does not mind being suggested as a source of advice for Mrs. Morehouse. Asks to be informed to not do so in the future. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 261, Folder# 261.1]

Letter from LP to John K. Gray, RE: LP writes that at the moment Gray's assistance is not needed, but will be kept updated about the study. He asks for Gray to expand on his experience with nicotinic acid therapy and sends a copy of his paper Orthomolecular Psychiatry. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 143, Folder# 143.3]

Letter from LP to Kurt Hecht, RE: Advises Mr. Hecht to get in touch with Dr. Allan Cott or Dr. Humphry Osmond. Sens him a copy of his paper on Orthomolecular Psychiatry. [Letter from Kurt Hecht to LP, 3, 1968] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Correspondence concerning orthomolecular psychiatry, 1962-1988, Box# 11.079, Folder# 79.2]

Letter from LP to Mrs. A. R. Olstad, RE: Thanks Mrs. Olstad for her letter and the discussion of her experience with gout. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 301, Folder# 301.3]

Letter from LP to Mrs. Charles R. Morehouse, RE: Writes that Mrs. Morehouse's children are likely suffering from some sort of molecular imbalance. Suggests she contact Dr. Thomas L. Perry for advice. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 261, Folder# 261.1]

Letter from Lewis H. Nosanow to LP, RE: Asks if LP would like to give the Materials Science Colloquium on a different date. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 289, Folder# 289.4]

Letter from Mrs. Jana Junkerman, Secretary to LP, to Mrs. Deloris Kaufman, RE: Tells her the address of the American Schizophrenia Foundation. She is sending Mrs. Junkerman some materials through third class mails to reduce mailing cost. [Letter from Mrs. Jana Junkerman to LP, 1968] [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Correspondence concerning orthomolecular psychiatry, 1962-1988, Box# 11.079, Folder# 79.2]

Letter from Mrs. Jana Junkermann, Secretary to LP, to Mr. Lewis E. Caplan, RE: Informs that the letter of Mr. Caplan of July 14 has been received and will be forwarded to LP. Sends back a statement enclosed in his letter and asks if he encloses it by mistake since no reference in his letter is made to it. [Filed under LP Science: Orthomolecular Medicine and Mental Health: Correspondence concerning orthomolecular psychiatry, 1962-1988, Box# 11.079, Folder# 79.3]

Letter from Paul Starr, M.D., to LP, RE: Writes that he is grateful for a copy of LP's reprint on "Orthomolecular Psychiatry" and asks LP to keep him informed, particularly about hypothyroidism. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box 385, Folder 385.1]

Letter from Professor Carl C. Lindegren to LP, RE: Professor Lindegren writes to LP after finding out LP was invited to speak at the Southern Illinois University. He invites LP to stay at his home if he decides to speak at the University. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 217, Folder# 217.3]

Letter from Roger Hayward to LP, RE: Hayward writes to LP about the origins of silicone because they had talked about the origins years ago and he cannot remember the history exactly. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box# 152, Folder# 152.9]