History of Medicine

anatomy of the human body

1540

The anatomy of the human body was discovered by Andreas Vesalius. The discovery of the anatomy of the human body was important because it laid the foundation for advancements in medicine and biology. The discovery of the anatomy of the human body occurred in the 16th century.

Discovery of the microscope

1590

The microscope was discovered by Zacharias Janssen and Antoine Van Leeuwenhoek. The discovery of the microscope is important because it revolutionized our ability to observe and understand the microscopic world.The development of the microscope occurred in the late 16th century.

Smallpox vaccine

1796

The smallpox vaccine was discovered by Edward Jenner. The vaccine was important because it led to the removal of smallpox, which was a highly contagious and deadly disease. It occurred in the late 18th century.

Introduction of Anesthesia

1846

Anesthesia was discovered by a dentist named William Morton. It was important because surgeries were often painful and traumatic experiences for patients.It was discovered in the 19th century.

Invention of the X-ray machine

1895

The X-ray machine was discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895. He accidentally made this groundbreaking discovery while experimenting with cathode rays. It is important because it allows doctors to see inside the human body without invasive procedures.

Founding of Insulin

1921

Fredrick Banting and Charles Best are credited with the discovery of insulin in 1921. The founding of insulin was important because it revolutionized the treatment of diabetes.

polio vaccine

1923

Discovery of penicillin

1928

Penicillin was discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming in 1928.The discovery of penicillin is important because it was the first true antibiotic that could fight a wide range of bacterial infections.

structure of DNA

1945