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Leonardo studied the anatomy of humans and animals and made the first drawing of a fetus in utero.
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William was the first person to outline the human circulatory system in detail.
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Robert coined the term “cell” for describing biological organisms.
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Antony discovered bacteria.
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Linnaeus pioneered the system of taxonomy used widely by today’s biologists.
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Edward first refined a vaccine for smallpox by utilizing cowpox viruses. His vaccines were the first step in eradicating smallpox.
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Wrote and studied about demographics and the variables in population fluctuation. 1798
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Florence Nightengale created the first official school for nurses.
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Founder of modern genetics.
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Charles came up with the theory of natural selection.
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Pasteur demonstrated that fermentation is caused by the growth of micro-organisms and that growth of bacteria in nutrient broths is not due to spontaneous generation but rather to biogenesis.
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Clara Barton was the main establisher of the Red Cross.
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Robert proved that Bacillus anthracis causes anthrax.
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Joseph refined and used antiseptics along with new surgical techniques in procedures.
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Ehrlich invented Salversan, a drug for syphilis.
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Fleming discovered the antibiotic affects of penicillium mold.
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Drew's improved the system of mass blood storage. He also created new transfusion techniques.
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Sabin created an easier and more effective vaccine for polio. He also pioneered mass immunization techniques.
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Jonas was the first person to develop a safe and effective polio vaccine.
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Murdoch invented the modern disposable syringe in 1956.
