Camillo Golgi

Camillo Golgi

by Kevin

​Legacy was created not discovered

Inside the life of Camillo Golgi

​Camillo Golgi was an Italian biologist and pathologist known for his works on the central nervous system. He studied medicine at the University of Pavia between 1860 and 1868 under the tutelage of Cesare Lombroso. Inspired by pathologist Giulio Bizzozero, he pursued research in the nervous system.

​Shocking truth discovered

​An organelle in eukaryotice cells now known as Golgi apparatus or Golgi complex, or sometimes simply as Golgi, was discovered by Camillo Golgi. Golgi modified his black reaction using osmium dichromate solution with which he stained the nerve cells (Purkinje cells) of the cerebellum of an owl.

Unrevealed Truth​

He noticed thread-like networks inside the cells and named them apparato reticolare interno (internal reticular apparatus). Recognising them to be unique cellular components, he presented his discovery before the Medical-Surgical Society of Pavia in April 1898​

In 1873 Italy, Camillo Golgi created the black reaction technique, which enabled scientists to stain and view the structure of neurons, the specialized cells that compose the nervous system. ... One method involved the cutting and staining of neural tissue using a dark blue or violet stain called hematoxylin

​When life was discovered

Personal Life of Camillo Golgi​

​July 7, 1843, Corteno Golgi, Italy

Relational Status: Donna Lina Aletti

Discovery Year:  April 1898

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Died: 21 January 1926

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Died: 21 January 1926

​Golgi Aparatus

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