Spontaneous Generation, Part Two: "Broth Science"
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Challenging Spontaneous Generation
This chapter explores early scientific experiments aimed at testing the theory of spontaneous generation. By examining the effectiveness of various flask designs, the speakers highlight how sterilization and air exposure influenced microbial contamination. The discussion culminates in a significant conclusion that life arises from existing microorganisms, rather than spontaneously from non-life.
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