Category: History of Science
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Why Meselson-Stahl Experiment is Called the Most Beautiful Experiment in Biology
Experiments in biological research can be messy. To begin with, biological systems are inherently highly variable, and you need to have good control. Then there come reagents that are so finicky that they need a super pampered buffer solution. Everything has to be in just condition and then there is the challenge of reproduction. That’s…
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Ignaz Semmelwies: The Pioneer of Hand-wash
Hand-washing is one of the first lines of protection against the transmission of the coronavirus, and it can feel distinctly low-tech. This very simple act of hand-washing has been proven to be a vital step in preventing the spread of germs. Nevertheless, the link between handwashing and disease transmission was uncovered only two centuries ago, which…