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Most people believed that diseases were caused by miasma (bad air), the alignment of the stars, the four humors & a punishment from god.

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Do you agree that science was the most important factor in the development of the Germ Theory?

well since the germ theory is a scientific theory yes


Who develop the germ theory of disease?

The Germ theory of disease, developed in the 1860s and 1870s by Louis Pasteur


How did bassils and pasteur's work on silkworm disease help to reinforce the germ theory of disease?

lol im sitting in microbio right now with that q on my worksheet... i said that back then the people didn't really believe in the germ theory and through their research and evidence to help prove the germ theory to be true. that's what I wrote :) gl.!


What two scientist came up with the germ theory?

Louis Pasteur is widey regarded as father of germ theory.In fact he proved and established the theory rather than coming up with this thiory. Girolamo Fracastoro, Agostino Bassi introduced the theory almost in the modern form.Even many centuries before them many propositions of disease origin by germs or small organisms were suggested by several investigators.The proof of germ theory was devised by Robert Koch by his Koch's postulates.Koch and Pasteur are widely regarded as pioneers or fathers of germ theory.


What was the impact of the germ theory?

Flu


What does the germ theory state?

The Germ Theory of disease states that illness is caused by germ like substances, it was first suggested in the fourth century B.C. by the Greek philosopher Democritus.Hope this Helps!


Was the Germ theory bigger than the discovery of DNA?

Both the Germ theory and the discovery of DNA were significant milestones in the field of biology. The Germ theory laid the foundation for our understanding of infectious diseases, while the discovery of DNA revolutionized our understanding of genetics and inheritance. It is challenging to definitively say which was bigger, as they each had a profound impact in different aspects of biology.


Who invented the germ thoery?

The one person who invented the Germ Theory was Hector Moralez.


How did the theory of biogenesis lead the way for the germ theory of disease?

how did the theory of biogenesis lead the way for germ theory disease


Who is the father of the germ theory?

Louis Pasteur


What has the author Francis W Clark written?

Francis W. Clark has written: 'The germ-theory of disease' -- subject(s): Germ theory of disease


How did the cattle plague contribute to people's acceptance of Pasteur's Germ Theory?

Louis Pasteur was able to convince others of his germ theory by performing extensive experiments. Through these experiments, he was able to disprove spontaneous generation and prove biogenesis.