Scientists

Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic, in 1928. This breakthrough revolutionized medicine by providing a way to treat bacterial infections effectively. Fleming's discovery earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945.

Yes, Alexander Fleming was married to Sarah Marion McElroy. They got married in 1915.

Scientists hope to learn more about the properties, formation, and behavior of black holes, as well as their interaction with surrounding matter and potential influence on the larger universe. Studying black holes could also provide insights into fundamental physics theories, such as general relativity and quantum mechanics. Additionally, understanding black holes better could shed light on cosmic phenomena like gravitational waves and dark matter.

The name of a person that predicts an earthquake is a mineralogist.

Alexander Fleming had four siblings – two brothers and two sisters.

Pangaea was a supercontinent that formed around 300 million years ago and began to break up around 175 million years ago. It was a roughly C-shaped landmass that had all of our modern continents together as one. Its name is Ancient Greek. Pan meaning entire and Gaea meaning Earth.

Robert Hooke was in his kitchen on his oak table when he discovered cells.

James Dewey Watson was a co-discoverer of DNA in 1953 while at Cambridge University.

He was on the faculty of Harvard University for 20 years (1956-1976) and simultaneously director of Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory (Long Island, NY) beginning in 1968. He became president of CSHL in 1994 and chancellor from 2004 to 2007.

Zacharis Janssen was a spectacle maker, and he invented the first microscope. His two tube system allowed for up to nine times magnification. Later in 1609, Galileo used a lens system with a twenty times magnification when he invented the telescope.

Dr. Verghese Kurien is known as the father of the White Revolution in India. He was a renowned agricultural engineer who spearheaded the Amul cooperative movement and significantly increased milk production in India. His efforts revolutionized the dairy industry and made India the largest milk-producing country in the world.

The study of microscopic organisms is called microbiology. This field focuses on the biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protists, and other microorganisms, investigating their structure, function, genetics, and interactions with other organisms and their environments. Microbiology is essential for understanding disease processes, biotechnology, environmental science, and many other areas of research.

My landlady on Kingston Road in Oxford during the 1980's claimed to be the illegitimate daughter of Robert Fleming. She was Sandy Fleming and said she saw her father on and off during her childhood, and that he walked her down the aisle when she was pregnant and only 16.

When scientists say that species is the only natural rank in classification, they mean that it is the most fundamental level at which organisms can be classified based on shared characteristics and reproductive compatibility. Species represent distinct evolutionary lineages that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring, making them a cohesive unit in biological classification.

Louis Pasteur's work on pasteurization helped us understand that heating food to specific temperatures could kill harmful bacteria, making food safer to consume and extending its shelf life. His research laid the foundation for modern food preservation methods, such as canning and refrigeration, which are still used today to prevent food spoilage and contamination.

Yes, Sir Alexander Fleming collaborated with other scientists during his research, most notably with Howard Florey and Ernst Chain. Together, they further developed penicillin into an effective antibiotic treatment.

Louis Pasteur demonstrated that microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, can cause disease when they infect living organisms. His experiments helped establish the germ theory of disease, which revolutionized our understanding of how illnesses spread and laid the foundation for modern microbiology and immunology.

Alexander Fleming did not have any children; he remained unmarried throughout his life.

Galileo's father, Vincenzo Galilei, was a musician who encouraged his son to study and appreciate mathematics and science, which likely influenced Galileo's later interest in astronomy and physics. Vincenzo also pushed Galileo to attend the University of Pisa, where he began his study of mathematics and natural philosophy.

A person who runs lab tests to help physicians in diagnosis is called a medical laboratory technician or a medical laboratory scientist. They perform various tests on patient samples, analyze the results, and assist in providing valuable information for diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Lazzaro Spallanzani conducted experiments in the 18th century that challenged the idea of spontaneous generation by showing that microorganisms do not arise from non-living matter. His work supported the theory of biogenesis, which posits that living organisms can only arise from other living organisms.

Gregor Mendel - Laws of inheritance, Charles Darwin - Theory of evolution by natural selection, Louis Pasteur - Germ theory of disease, Watson and Crick - DNA structure.

Geneticists study genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms. They analyze how traits are inherited, identify genes that contribute to specific traits or diseases, and explore the mechanisms of gene expression and regulation. Geneticists use this knowledge to understand biological processes, diagnose genetic disorders, and develop treatments or interventions.

The scientist credited with naming the biological structure known as the cell is Robert Hooke. He first observed and described cells in his book "Micrographia" published in 1665.