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1. www.britannica.com › biography › Robert-KochRobert Koch | German Bacteriologist & Nobel Laureate

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Robert Koch was a German physician and one of the founders of bacteriology. He discovered the anthrax disease cycle (1876) and the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis (1882) and cholera (1883). For his discoveries in regard to tuberculosis, he received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine.

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3. www.cdc.gov › anthrax › basicsHistory of Anthrax | CDC

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   Scientist Robert Koch studied Bacillus anthracis, the bacterium that causes anthrax.He discovered that the bacteria formed spores and were able to survive for very long periods of time and in many different environments.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Robert_KochRobert Koch - Wikipedia

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   Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch ( English: / kɒx / KOKH, [1] [2] German: [ˈʁoːbɛʁt ˈkɔx] ⓘ; 11 December 1843 – 27 May 1910) was a German physician and microbiologist. As the discoverer of the specific causative agents of deadly infectious diseases including tuberculosis, cholera and anthrax, he is regarded as one of the main founders ...

   • Doctoral advisor: Georg Meissner
   • Institutions: Imperial Health Office, Berlin, University of Berlin

   • Fields: Microbiology
   • Nationality: German

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   How did Koch Discover anthrax?

   • The natural history of the disease was, nevertheless, far from complete. It was at that point that Koch began. He cultivated the anthrax organisms in suitable media on microscope slides, demonstrated their growth into long filaments, and discovered the formation within them of oval, translucent bodies—dormant spores.

   Robert Koch | German Bacteriologist & Nobel Laureate

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   What did Robert Koch Discover?

   • Robert Koch (born Dec. 11, 1843, Clausthal, Hannover [now Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Ger.]—died May 27, 1910, Baden-Baden, Ger.) was a German physician and one of the founders of bacteriology. He discovered the anthrax disease cycle (1876) and the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis (1882) and cholera (1883).

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   How did Robert Koch contribute to medical bacteriology?

   • Robert Koch's discovery of the anthrax bacillus in 1876 launched the field of medical bacteriology. A ‘golden age’ of scientific discovery ensued. A century after Koch's death, we remember his life and work. 1. Introduction

   Robert Koch and the ‘golden age’ of bacteriology - ScienceDirect

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   Why is Robert Koch important?

   • Robert Koch was one of the most important and influential bacteriologists in history. He is credited with developing many innovative and fundamental laboratory techniques—some of which are still used today—and proving that microorganisms cause anthrax, cholera, and tuberculosis.

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6. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › historyThis 'bacteria hunter' discovered the causes of tuberculosis ...

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   Aug 26, 2021 · This 'bacteria hunter' discovered the causes of tuberculosis, anthrax, and cholera. Robert Koch, a founding father of microbiology, used hands-on experiments in the 1800s to find the bacteria ...

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   Wellcome Collection. Dr Robert Koch was a pivotal figure in the golden age of microbiology. It was the German bacteriologist who discovered the bacteria that causes anthrax, septicaemia ...

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   Sep 1, 2010 · The year 2010, which marks the centennial of Robert Koch's death, is a propitious year to reflect on the life and work of a physician–scientist whose studies launched a new field of scientific inquiry—the field of medical bacteriology. The magnitude of Koch's achievement, well recognized by his contemporaries, appears no less extraordinary ...

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    Robert Koch, 1843-1910. Robert Koch was one of the most important and influential bacteriologists in history. He is credited with developing many innovative and fundamental laboratory techniques—some of which are still used today—and proving that microorganisms cause anthrax, cholera, and tuberculosis. His work was essential in proving the ...