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Robert Hooke publishes Micrographia
Robert Hooke published a book, "Micrographia", about observations with microscopes. He used the term cell to describe biological organisms. -
Francesco Redi disproves spontaneous generation
In 1668 Redi disproved spontaneous generation by sealing a jar and putting moldy meat inside, and kept a jar open. The jar that was open had maggots inside, the jar that was sealed did not. -
Leeuwenhoek grinded lenses to make microscope
Around 1668 Leeuwenhoek ginded lenses to make his first microscope that could magnify 275 times. -
Leeuwenhoek discovers living organism
Leeuwenhoek was the first person to discover living organisms when he looked at cork through a microscope -
Needham broth experiment
John Needham buts boiled broth in a jar lets it cool down and then seals it. A couple days later the broth is contaminated, therefore proving spontaneous generation. -
Robert Brown finds a nucleus
Robert Brown discovers the nucleus of a plant -
Isolation of Enzyme
Theodor Schwann isolated an enzyme that was essential to digestion. -
Contributions to Phytogenesis
Schleiden publishes a book, "Contributions to Phytogenesis", describing the cells of plants and why they are important. -
John Pastuer discovers bacteria in air.
John Pastuer discovered that bacteria was in the air and then developed inside food and drinks.