Robert Koch and the ‘golden age’ of bacteriology

2010/04/22 by Steve M. Blevins, Michael S. Bronze · 3 citations
Medicine · Arts and Humanities · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · #Historical Medical Research and Treatments #Medical History and Innovations #Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

paper · pdf · doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2009.12.003

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Abstract

Robert Koch's discovery of the anthrax bacillus in 1876 launched the field of medical bacteriology. A 'golden age' of scientific discovery ensued. A century after Koch's death, we remember his life and work.

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