Michael Tracy introduces himself: I am one of the last surviving members of the scientific and medical family of Goodsir with the esteemed Professor of Anatomy, John Goodsir (1814-1867) being my kinsman, third cousin to be exact. For over 50 years, I have been conducting extensive researches into my family's illustrious history and some of my many works can be viewed here.

John Goodsir: A Pioneer in Microscopic Observations in Medical Science. An introductory essay to the topics below.

Absorption, Ulceration, and Cellular Processes in Organic Systems

Centres of Nutrition: A Study of Germinal Spots and Cellular Development

Microscopic Observations on Secreting Structures: Insights from Goodsir

The Process of Ulceration in Articular Cartilages

The Structure and Functions of the Intestinal Villi 

Resources previously written, compiled and shared on Micscape:

The Microscopes of Goodsir As Presented to the Quekett Microscopical Club, the University of Edinburgh, and the Anatomical Museum (June 2023 issue)

Philosophical Apparatus of John Goodsir As Presented to the University of Edinburgh and Anatomical Museum (July 2023 issue)

Advancements in Forensic Science: The Contributions of Henri Louis Bayard, John Goodsir, and Harry Goodsir As Presented to the University of Edinburgh and the Anatomical Museum (April 2024 issue)

Pioneers in Microscopy: The interconnected contributions of Josef von Gerlach and John Goodsir to histology (July 2024 issue)

The Wikipedia entry for John Goodsir is here. The entry begins: John Goodsir FRS FRSE FRCSE (20 March 1814 – 6 March 1867) was a Scottish anatomist and a pioneer in the formulation of cell theory.