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Whimster gained international recognition for his work on comparative anatomy and experiments with reptiles, particularly observing their colour patterns in relation to their nerve supply. His observations on humans and reptiles formed the basis of his classic papers on spottiness. He became adept at
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Whimster, IW (1963). "Comparative Study of the Mosaic-Like
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Whimster, IW (1978). "Nerve supply as a stimulator of the growth of tissues including skin. II. Animal evidence".
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708:"British Association of Dermatologists - Fellowships and Awards"
556:"British Association of Dermatologists – Maturation of the BAD"
526:"British Association of Dermatologists - WW2 and its Aftermath"
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