Biotechnology History
Biotech fathers
Zacharias Janssen (1590)
The Dutch inventor, Zacharias Janssen, opened the view to the microscopic world with the invention of the simple optical microscope.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1675)
Known as the father of microbiology, Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe living cells under a microscope.
Biotech researchers
Edward Jenner (1796)
The English physician, Edward Jenner, discovered the practical use of vaccination and is known as the father of immunology.
Charles Darwin (1859)
Darwin, with the publication of “On the Origin of Species,” introduced the theory of evolution, setting the stage for significant advancements in biology.
Milestones in Biotechnology
Charles Darwin (1859)
Darwin, with the publication of “On the Origin of Species,” introduced the theory of evolution, setting the stage for significant advancements in biology.
Gregor Mendel (1863)
Mendel, recognized as the father of modern genetics, discovered the laws of inheritance through his experiments with pea plants.
This chronology represents the remarkable advancements that have been achieved over time in the field of biotechnology, and each of these achievements has been a cornerstone for subsequent progress
