Louis Pasteur was one of the first scientists to understand the importance of microorganisms in causing diseases. He focused much of his research on how to prevent the spread of harmful microorganisms by developing vaccines, including a vaccine against rabies. Pasteurs many contributions to both medicine and industry makes him one of the geniuses of science. His work continues today in the Pasteur Institute, a world-wide health organization.
In Louis Pasteur, the distinguished French immunologist and physician Patrice Debre offers the most extensive, balanced, and detailed account of the scientist's life, struggles, and contributions yet written. First published...
Retells the life of the famous scientist, including his early life and education, his work on fermentation and microorganisms, and describes how his work lives on today.
This book traces the life of Louis Pasteur, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the work on pasteurization and vaccination for which he is best known.
Introduces and examines the life of the famous scientist/microbiologist.
Follows the life and career of the French scientist who proved the existence of germs and their connection with diseases.
French scientist Louis Pasteur has been called the founder of modern medicine.
Read about the life of Louis Pasteur.
Examines the life of the French scientist who proved the role of germs in causing disease, developed vaccines for anthrax and rabies, and invented the process to prevent spoilage that we call pasteurization.
Retells the life of the famous scientist, including his early life and education, his work on fermentation and microorganisms, and describes how his work lives on today.
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