The Germ Theory

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Louis Pasteur

A scientist who proposed the Germ Theory in 1861, linking microbes to decay and disease.

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Germ Theory

The concept that microbes are responsible for causing diseases and decay, proposed by Louis Pasteur in 1861.

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Joseph Lister

Inspired by Germ Theory, he developed antiseptics to prevent infections during surgeries.

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John Snow

Known for his findings on cholera, which were confirmed by the Germ Theory.

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Robert Koch

A scientist who identified anthrax bacteria in 1876 and developed techniques for 'microbe hunting'.

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Microbe Hunting

A method developed by Robert Koch using agar jelly, dyes, and photography to study microbes.

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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Inventor of the microscope in the 17th century, which laid the foundation for microbiology.

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Microscope Advancements

Improvements in microscopes during the 1800s led to clearer images with reduced distortion for studying microbes.