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Various types of bacteria, 1889
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Various types of bacteria, 1889
Various types of bacteria, 1889. 5: pneumonia culture; 6: albumen from a rotten egg; 7& 8: tuberculosis as prepared by Koch; 9: sputum from a TB patient; 10: anthrax bacillus; 11:TB bacillus stained blue. From Die die Methoden der Backtierien-Forschung by Ferdinand Hueppe. (Wiesbaden, 1889). Hueppe worked with the pioneering Nobel Prize-winning bacteriologist Robert Koch
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Bacteriology Biology Consumption Disease Ferdinand Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch Koch Microbe Microbiology Oxford Science Archive Robert Koch Test Tube Tuberculosis Anthrax Bacteria Germ Pneumonia
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This print showcases various types of bacteria from the 19th century, providing a glimpse into the world of early bacteriology and microbiology. Taken in 1889 by Ferdinand Hueppe, a renowned German scientist who collaborated with Nobel Prize-winning bacteriologist Robert Koch, this image captures the essence of scientific exploration during that era. The photograph features several test tubes containing different bacterial cultures. Numbered labels help identify each specimen: number 5 represents pneumonia culture, number 6 depicts albumen extracted from a rotten egg, numbers 7 and 8 showcase tuberculosis samples prepared by Koch himself, number 9 displays sputum collected from a tuberculosis patient, while numbers 10 and 11 exhibit anthrax bacillus stained blue and TB bacillus respectively. With its vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail, this print not only serves as an invaluable historical document but also highlights the significance of these microorganisms in understanding diseases such as tuberculosis. The collaboration between Hueppe and Koch undoubtedly contributed to advancements in medical science during their time. Preserved within the Oxford Science Archive collection, this remarkable piece offers us a window into Germany's rich scientific heritage. It reminds us of how far we have come in our understanding of bacteria and disease prevention since the late nineteenth century.
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