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Spontaneous Generation, Part Two: "Broth Science"

Ridiculous History

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The Art and Science of Fermentation

This chapter explores the historical practices of fermentation and the beneficial bacteria involved, emphasizing the heuristic methods used by our ancestors. It also traces the evolution of scientific understanding from spontaneous generation to the development of early microscopy, highlighting key contributions to microbiology.

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