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1.2 - Magic Bullets

The History of Medicine

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Unveiling the Origins of Antibiotics and Germ Theory

This chapter explores the historical context of antibiotics before the mid-20th century, focusing on early folk remedies and key figures like Louis Pasteur and Joseph Lister. It details Pasteur's experiments that solidified the germ theory of disease and Lister's antiseptic innovations that transformed surgical practices.

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