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Corentin Louis Kervran[edit]

Corentin Louis Kervran

Corentin Louis Kervran (1901–1983) was a French scientist known for his controversial work in the field of biological transmutation. His theories, which suggested that living organisms could transmute elements, were not widely accepted by the scientific community but have sparked interest and debate.

Early Life and Education[edit]

Corentin Louis Kervran was born in 1901 in Brittany, France. He pursued studies in engineering and physics, which laid the foundation for his later work in unconventional scientific theories. Kervran's interest in the natural sciences led him to explore phenomena that were not easily explained by traditional scientific principles.

Career and Research[edit]

Kervran worked in various capacities within the French government, including roles related to occupational health and safety. It was during his investigations into industrial accidents that he began to formulate his ideas about biological transmutation.

Biological Transmutation[edit]

Kervran proposed that certain biological processes could lead to the transmutation of elements, a concept that challenged the established laws of physics and chemistry. He suggested that organisms could convert one element into another through low-energy nuclear reactions, a process he termed "biological transmutation."

Kervran's ideas were based on observations of phenomena such as the apparent disappearance of calcium in chicken eggshells and the presence of magnesium in plants grown in magnesium-poor soil. He hypothesized that these occurrences were the result of biological processes that could alter atomic nuclei.

Controversy and Criticism[edit]

Kervran's theories were met with skepticism and criticism from the mainstream scientific community. Critics argued that his ideas lacked empirical evidence and did not conform to the established principles of nuclear physics. Despite this, Kervran's work gained a following among some alternative science enthusiasts and researchers interested in unconventional scientific theories.

Legacy[edit]

Although Kervran's theories have not been accepted by mainstream science, they have inspired further research and discussion in the field of alternative science. His work has been cited by proponents of cold fusion and other non-traditional scientific theories.

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-'''Corentin Louis Kervran''' (1901–1983) was a French scientist who proposed the theory of [[biological transmutation]], suggesting that living organisms can transmute one element into another. Kervran's work, largely outside the mainstream scientific consensus, focused on the idea that certain organisms can achieve nuclear reactions at low temperatures, a concept that contradicts established principles of nuclear physics.
+== Corentin Louis Kervran ==
-==Biography==
+[[File:Corentin_Louis_Kervran.png|thumb|right|Corentin Louis Kervran]]
-Corentin Louis Kervran was born in 1901 in Brittany, France. He pursued his education in the sciences and eventually became involved in research in various fields, including biology and geology. Throughout his career, Kervran held a deep interest in the natural processes of living organisms, which led him to his controversial theories on biological transmutation.
-==Theory of Biological Transmutation==
+'''Corentin Louis Kervran''' (1901–1983) was a French scientist known for his controversial work in the field of biological transmutation. His theories, which suggested that living organisms could transmute elements, were not widely accepted by the scientific community but have sparked interest and debate.
-Kervran's theory posits that living organisms can transmute light elements into other elements during their biological processes. For example, he suggested that a chicken could convert potassium into calcium to form eggshells, a process that would require nuclear transmutation. Kervran believed that such transformations occur at low energy levels, without the high energy and radiation associated with conventional nuclear reactions.
-Despite his extensive writings and anecdotal evidence, Kervran's theories were met with skepticism and criticism from the scientific community. Critics argue that his observations can be explained through conventional biochemical processes, such as the absorption and utilization of minerals from the environment.
+== Early Life and Education ==
-==Publications==
+Corentin Louis Kervran was born in 1901 in Brittany, France. He pursued studies in engineering and physics, which laid the foundation for his later work in unconventional scientific theories. Kervran's interest in the natural sciences led him to explore phenomena that were not easily explained by traditional scientific principles.
-Kervran published several books and articles detailing his experiments and theories on biological transmutation. His most notable works include:
-* ''Biological Transmutations''
-* ''Preuves en géologie et physique de transmutations à faible énergie''
-==Criticism and Legacy==
+== Career and Research ==
-The scientific community has largely dismissed Kervran's theories due to a lack of empirical evidence and the violation of established laws of nuclear physics. Critics point out that the proposed low-energy nuclear reactions contradict the known requirements for nuclear transmutation, such as extremely high temperatures and pressures.
-Despite this, Kervran's ideas have found a niche following among certain alternative science and holistic health communities. His work has spurred discussions on the possibilities of low-energy nuclear reactions and their potential applications in medicine and energy production.
+Kervran worked in various capacities within the French government, including roles related to occupational health and safety. It was during his investigations into industrial accidents that he began to formulate his ideas about biological transmutation.
+=== Biological Transmutation ===
+Kervran proposed that certain biological processes could lead to the transmutation of elements, a concept that challenged the established laws of physics and chemistry. He suggested that organisms could convert one element into another through low-energy nuclear reactions, a process he termed "biological transmutation."
+Kervran's ideas were based on observations of phenomena such as the apparent disappearance of calcium in chicken eggshells and the presence of magnesium in plants grown in magnesium-poor soil. He hypothesized that these occurrences were the result of biological processes that could alter atomic nuclei.
+== Controversy and Criticism ==
+Kervran's theories were met with skepticism and criticism from the mainstream scientific community. Critics argued that his ideas lacked empirical evidence and did not conform to the established principles of nuclear physics. Despite this, Kervran's work gained a following among some alternative science enthusiasts and researchers interested in unconventional scientific theories.
+== Legacy ==
+Although Kervran's theories have not been accepted by mainstream science, they have inspired further research and discussion in the field of alternative science. His work has been cited by proponents of cold fusion and other non-traditional scientific theories.
+== Related Pages ==
-==See Also==
 * [[Nuclear transmutation]]
+* [[Cold fusion]]
 * [[Alternative science]]
-* [[Holistic health]]
-==References==
-{{reflist}}
-==External Links==
-* [Example of an external link to more information on Kervran and his work]
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 [[Category:French scientists]]
-[[Category:Biological transmutation]]
+[[Category:1901 births]]
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+[[Category:1983 deaths]]
+[[Category:Controversial scientists]]