 Reich sent a sample of the bacteria to a Norwegian biologist , Theodor Thjøtta of the Oslo Bacteriological Institute , who also blamed airborne infection . Kreyberg and Thjøtta 's views were published in the country 's largest newspaper , Aftenposten , on 19 and 21 April 1938 . Kreyberg alleged that " Mr. Reich " knew less about bacteria and anatomy than a first @-@ year medical student . When Reich requested a detailed control study , Kreyberg responded that his work did not merit it . 
