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What contribution did Jonas Salk make to science in the 1950s?
the polio vaccine
What contribution did Jonas salk make to science in 1950's?
Jonas Salk developed the first successful polio vaccine in the 1950s. This vaccine was a significant breakthrough in the field of medicine and helped to eradicate the polio virus, leading to a sharp decline in the number of polio cases worldwide. Salk's work is credited with saving countless lives and revolutionizing the approach to preventing infectious diseases.
What medical breakthrew did Dr Jones Salk make?
Dr. Jones Salk developed the vaccine for Polio.
Why did Jones Salk study the polio vaccine?
Because he really wanted to make a difference and he felt bad for the people that had Polio. (I did a report on him once.)
How does the polio vacine prevent polio?
By giving you a watered down version of the disease, white blood cells in your immune system learn which antibody to produce and how to fight polio. If you get the disease for real, they can make it much quicker, and therefore get rid of it before you even show symptoms.
What 2 scientist developed a vaccine that brought polio under control?
Dr. Salk developed a vaccine for injection with inactivated virus and Dr. Sabin developed an oral vaccine made with live polio virus. The live virus has been altered to make it not produce the disease...this is called an attenuated virus.
How was the polio vaccine invented?
The first ever polio vaccine was developed by Dr Jonas Salk at the University of Pittsburgh in the early 1950s. It was a killed vaccine that was tested in clinical trials in 1954 and ultimately gained government approval by 1955 for use on the common public. There is also another polio vaccine that was developed by Dr Albert Sabin. This vaccine was a live version of the polio virus and is taken orally. It was approved for use in the general public in 1963. == == == == == == == ==
What is a example of a scientist being ethical?
An example of a scientist being ethical is Dr. Jonas Salk, who developed the polio vaccine. Instead of patenting the vaccine to profit from it, he chose to make it widely available for free, prioritizing public health over personal gain. This decision significantly contributed to the eradication of polio in many parts of the world, showcasing the importance of ethical responsibility in scientific research.
Is there a cure for Pancreatic cancer?
There are only treatments for pancreatic cancer at this time. There is no "cure" for cancer. Modern medicine and all its glory has not come up with a cure for any disease since polio. Drug companies will make sure it stays that way.
What cures have been developed through animal testing?
Hepatitis B, Polio, rabies, malaria, and mumps. Also animal testing has helped cure heart worm in dogs/cats, help find out to measure blood pressure,and new surgical procedures. Without testing animals they have found out how to make anesthesia.
Can you find a polio girl for make a relationship?
no.
How does polio make you feel?
It makes you feel cold and shivery.
