What was Louis Pasteur's big discovery?

Answer 1

He discovered the pasteurization process, and some of the first vaccines. Also a vaccine for rabies, cholera, and many more. Further information: Known as the founder of microbiology, Pasteur discovered the role of bacteria in fermentation. His experiments with bacteria conclusively disproved the theory of spontaneous generation and led to the theory that infection is caused by germs. Extrapolating from this knowledge, Pasteur then developed a process in which liquids such as milk were heated to kill all bacteria and moulds already present within them. This process became known as pasteurisation.

Recognising that Infectious Diseases are caused by microorganisms, Pasteur's research soon led others to investigate sterilisation, disinfection, vaccines, and eventually antibiotics. Pasteur created and tested vaccines for diphtheria, cholera, yellow fever, plague, rabies, anthrax, and tuberculosis. (source: today.wmit.net - 27 December)

Answer 2

Louis Pasteur's big discovery was demonstrating the principle of vaccination by developing a vaccine for rabies. He also disproved the theory of spontaneous generation, showing that microorganisms are responsible for fermentation and putrefaction.

Answer 3

microbial decay,