Autar Singh Paintal facts for kids
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A. S. Paintal FRS
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| Born | 24 September 1925 Mogok, Burma
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| Died | 21 December 2004 (aged 79) Delhi, India
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| Fields | Physiology |
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Autar Singh Paintal (born September 24, 1925 – died December 21, 2004) was a brilliant scientist from India. He made very important discoveries in how our brain and nervous system work. He also studied how we breathe.
Dr. Paintal was the first Indian physiologist to become a Fellow of the Royal Society in London. This is a very high honor for scientists.
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A Brilliant Student
Autar Singh Paintal was a very smart student. He always did well in his studies.
Early Education
He earned his advanced degree in Physiology from King George Medical College in Lucknow, India. Physiology is the study of how living things work.
Studying Abroad
Later, Dr. Paintal went to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. There, he completed his Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy) degree. His supervisor was a famous scientist named David Whitteridge.
Amazing Discoveries
Dr. Paintal's biggest contribution to science was a special method he created. This method allowed him to record tiny electrical signals. These signals came from individual sensory receptors in the body. Sensory receptors are like tiny sensors that tell our brain about the world.
New Receptors Found
Using his new method, Dr. Paintal discovered several important sensory receptors. These included:
- Atrial B receptors, found in the heart.
- Pulmonary J-receptors, found in the lungs.
- Ventricular pressure receptors, also in the heart.
- Stomach stretch receptors, which tell us when our stomach is full.
- Muscle pain receptors, which help us feel pain in our muscles.
His discoveries helped scientists understand much more about how our bodies work. They opened up new ways of thinking in Physiology.
Leading Important Institutions
After his studies, Dr. Paintal returned to India. He became a leader in many important scientific and medical organizations.
Key Roles in India
In 1953, he joined the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. This is a very famous medical school and hospital. Later, he became the Director of the Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute. He also served as the first Principal of University College of Medical Sciences in Delhi.
Top Science Leader
Dr. Paintal then became the Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research. This is a major organization that supports health research in India. He also helped start the Society of Scientific Values. This group works to make sure science is done honestly and ethically.
His Family
Dr. Paintal had three children with his first wife, Iris Paintal. One of his daughters, Priti Paintal, is a music composer in the UK. His second wife, Dr. Ashima Anand-Paintal, is also a scientist.
