Profession: Bacteriologist

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Biography: Louis Pasteur developed the first vaccines for rabies and anthrax, and also invented the process of pasteurization to prevent contamination in milk and wine. His work laid the foundation for modern bacteriology and greatly advanced our understanding of infectious diseases.

Pasteur began his scientific career with discoveries in chemistry, focusing on molecular asymmetry and optical isomerism. He then turned his attention to fermentation, conducting experiments that showed microorganisms were responsible for souring wine, beer, and milk. This research led to the development of pasteurization, a process of heating liquids to kill harmful bacteria.

His work on vaccination started with chicken cholera and progressed to creating vaccines for anthrax and rabies. In 1885, Pasteur successfully used the rabies vaccine on a human for the first time. Throughout his career, he faced some controversy over his research practices and claims of priority for discoveries.

In 1887, Pasteur founded the Pasteur Institute in Paris, which became a center for vaccine development and microbiology research. During his lifetime, he was honored as a national hero in France for his contributions to science and medicine. Pasteur's work continues to influence the fields of microbiology and immunology to this day.

Born:December 27,1822
Birthplace: Dole, France
Star Sign:Capricorn

Died:September 28,1895 (aged 72)
Cause of Death:Stroke

• 1862-04-20 First pasteurization test is completed by Frenchmen Louis Pasteur and Claude Bernard
• 1885-07-06 Louis Pasteur successfully give an anti-rabies vaccine to 9-year-old Joseph Meister, saving his life
• 1887-06-04 Pasteur Institute founded by French biologist Louis Pasteur andÉmile Roux in Paris

• 1849-05-29 Bacteriologist Louis Pasteur (26) weds secretary Marie Laurent (23) in Strasbourg, France

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