The Birth of Microbiology

The video explores the history of microbiology, starting with the discovery of microorganisms by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. It highlights the contributions of Louis Pasteur in developing germ theory and Joseph Lister's antiseptic techniques. The rivalry between Pasteur and Robert Koch is discussed, along with Koch's postulates. The video concludes with Paul Ehrlich's pioneering work in chemotherapy and the concept of the magic bullet, which laid the foundation for modern treatments of bacterial diseases.

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