Biology Timeline

Biological cell

1665

In 1665, Robert Hooke observed and described the first biological cell thanks to his plants' observations.

Glycogenic function

1855

In 1855, Claude Bernard discovered the glycogenic function of the liver and the role of pancreatic productions in this process.

Radioactive elements

1903

In 1903, Marie Cury was the first woman to be receive the Nobel prize in Physics for discovering radioactive elements such as polonium and radium.

Role of chromosomes

1911

In 1911, Thomas Morgan, an american embryologist and geneticist, discovered the role of chromosomes. His results have shown that chromosomes are the genes' support and therefore have a major role in heredity

First organ transplant

1954

In 1954, the doctor Murray executed the first organ transplant. This transplant was a kidney transplant.