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Microscope Invention by Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek invented the microscope
This was a game changer in science and helped almost all of the studies and researchers in the world.
Example: Doctors that exam tissue samples needed for an autopsy -
Germ Theory of Diseases by Robert Koch
The germ theory of diseases by Robert Koch is the theory that certain diseases are caused by the invasion of the body by microorganisms.
This was important because before this discovery people believed diseases came about because of spiritual reasons
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Multiple Discoveries In Microbiology by Louis Pasteur
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa.
Louis Pasteur contributed to science by making multiple discoveries in this field on science
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Foundation of Modern Genetics by Gregor Mendel
Gregor Mendel, through his work on pea plants, discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance.
This is important today in science because we look at genetics for everything, especially mental disorders and diseases.
Example: Cystic fibrosis -
Discovery of X-Rays by Wilhelm Rontgen
The discovery of X-rays was really beneficial to science even today, x-rays help us see whats under the skin and can tell us a lot
Example: X-ray scans can diagnose possibly life-threatening conditions such as blocked blood vessels, bone cancer, and infections. -
Foundation of Modern Psychology by Sigmund Freud
The foundation of psychology was a great step for science because everyone has a mind of their own & founding psychology led to fining out more about psychological disorders which people all over the world struggle with all the time.
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Development of Modern Classification of Blood Types by Karl Landsteiner
The development of the modern classification of blood types was very significant because millions of people would die due to blood transfusions and no one would know why without the help of Karl Landsteiner.
Example: ABO incompatibility reaction -
Discovery of Insulin & Mechanisms of Diabetes by Frederick Banting & Charles Best
In 2019 there was 87,647 deaths due to diabetes, now think back and imagine that number without the knowledge of insulin and diabetes as we know it. The discovery of insulin saves millions of lives each year.
Example: A diabetic coma is a life-threatening diabetes complication that causes unconsciousness. -
Discovery of Penicillin by Alexander Fleming
The discovery of penicillin was a breakthrough for the U.S. mainly because of the tuberculosis pandemic, penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat many deadly diseases. (although this discovery was accidental)
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Development of Monoclonal Antibody Technology by Georges Kohler & Cesar Milstein
Monoclonal antibody technology allows us to produce identical antibody molecules in large scale.
Everyone is dealing with Covid-19 in their life some way or another butMonoclonal antibody technology is working to help the stop of the spread of Covid-19. Monoclonal antibodies may also neutralize a virus.
Example: If the mice were injected with a certain virus, the mouse will have B-Lymphocytes that produce those specific viral antibodies.