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Microbe Hunters
Microbe Hunters | Paul De Kruif
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This science classic by Paul de Kruif chronicles the pioneering bacteriological work of the first scientists to see and learn from the microscopic world. Paul de Kruif's Microbe Hunters is a timeless dramatization of the scientists, bacteriologists, doctors, and medical technicians who discovered microbes and invented the vaccines to counter them. De Kruif reveals the now seemingly simple but really fundamental discoveries of sciencefor instance, how a microbe was first viewed in a clear drop of rain water, and when, for the first time ever, Louis Pasteur discovered that a simple vaccine could save a man from the ravages of rabies by attacking the microbes that cause it.
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MicrobeMom
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“...Do not let yourself be tainted by a deprecating and barren skepticism, do not let yourself be discouraged by sadness of certain hours which pass over nations. Live in the serene peace of laboratories and libraries...”-Louis Pasteur

Something to remember in this election season!!

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MicrobeMom
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I loved this book. If you are looking for mini biographies of some of the greatest scientists of the 19th century, this is your book. This book was published in 1926, and some of the language is offensive. So let that be a warning. However, the accomplishments of these men‘s and often their wives should not be over shadowed by outdated offensive thoughts and language found in a couple of chapters. 5⭐️s

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MicrobeMom
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Spent my morning writing about innate immunity and leukocytes. I need some outdoor book time in this hot day. Reading for work counts as work right?

Mitch Only if it‘s in the garden and has accompanying snacks! 🤣 4y
MicrobeMom @Mitch ♥️♥️ There was a garden but no snacks! I should have thought of that! 4y
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Power outage from wicked storms, means family reading time! #raisingreaders

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After a bit of a dramatic morning, I ready to learn of the gossip about Koch and his microbes!

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MicrobeMom
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Finally getting to this one. Great day for a little desk reading! #teachthebook #quaratinereading #quarantine

Mitch Funny - I saw the photo first and knew it was your post 👍🏼🤣👍🏼 5y
MicrobeMom @mitch 😂🤣♥️♥️ I am nothing if not predictable!! 5y
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Microbe Hunters | Paul De Kruif
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Currently reading this book..💓📖
Enjoying a little nonfiction science books 🌻🍵
#microbehunters

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