The legend of Louis Pasteur |
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Authors: | S Mahadevan |
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Institution: | 1.Department of Molecular Reproduction, Development and Genetics,Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore,India |
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Abstract: | For a scientist, making a seminal contribution even in one area of science is a matter of joy and pride. To be able to start
several fields and contribute significantly to all of them is indeed a rare feat. Louis Pasteur belongs to this rare breed
of scientists. He was a chemist, microbiologist, immunologist, and biotechnologist, all rolled into one. He founded the field
of stereochemistry, established the foundations of modern microbiology, disproved the theory of spontaneous generation, demonstrated
the microbial basis of fermentation, and derived vaccines against several bacterial and viral diseases. His contributions
to human welfare in one life-time are more than what others can aspire to make over many lifetimes. His approach, based on
logic and reason, helped to shape the modern scientific outlook. |
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