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AugThe Greatest Little Paintbrush Ever
On August 6, 1881, doctor and bacteriologist Sir Alexander Fleming was born. As a doctor in the British Army Medical Corps (WWI), Fleming relied on his own skills in titration, the continuous measurement and adjustment in balancing a medication … Continue reading →
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JunDown to the Last Detail
On June 21, 1868, English zoologist Edwin Stephen Goodrich was born. As a promising student at the Slade School of Art, Goodrich became interested in zoology eventually specializing in comparative anatomy – a study that uses the data and achievements … Continue reading →
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Compiling the Big Picture
On March 26, 1516, Swiss doctor, naturalist, and encyclopedist Konrad Gesner was born. As a child so extraordinary in his interests and abilities to learn, he inspired sequential patrons who provided financial, political, and educational supports throughout his very … Continue reading
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