History of Microbiology - Timeline, Key Discoveries, and Pioneering Scientists
Summary :Comprehensive historical overview from 1673 (Leeuwenhoek) through modern era covering microscope development (Leeuwenhoek, Robert Hook), microbial classification, germ theory, sterilization techniques (autoclaving), culture media development (Koch), antibiotic discovery (Fleming-Penicillin), and contributions from pioneering microbiologists including Pasteur, Waksman, and others to modern microbiology.