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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Well known for the development of the microscope and contribution to microbiology. Discovered the single-celled organisms know as "protozoa"which he called 'animalcules". -
Louis Pasteur
Discovered that microorganisms cause disease and fermentation. Made vaccines that fought against rabies and anthrax. -
Robert Koch
Created an experimental method to discover if certain microorganisms were the cause of disease. Discovered that bacillus anthracite was what caused anthrax. -
Joseph Lister
British surgeon that practiced antiseptic surgery. Promoted sterile surgery.
