Jack Barnes (toxinologist)
John Handyside (Jack) Barnes MBE (1922–1985) was a physician and toxinologist in Queensland, Australia. Born in Charleville he is known for his research on the box jellyfish. Amongst other things, he established that their toxin would not discharge on a synthetic surface and so wore pantyhose when collecting specimens, a practice now adopted by lifesavers at risk of jellyfish stings.[1][2]
References[]
- ^ Baker, Joe. "Barnes, John Handyside (Jack) (1922–1985)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre for Biography, Australian National University. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ^ "Pantyhose for the lifesavers". The Canberra Times. 47 (13, 317). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 28 December 1972. p. 2. Retrieved 21 March 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
Categories:
- Australian Members of the Order of the British Empire
- Australian scientists
- 1922 births
- 1985 deaths
- People from Queensland
- People educated at Brisbane Grammar School
- University of Queensland alumni