jan 1, 1884 - Theodor Escherich discovered E. coli by culturing bacteria from an infant's feces.
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As a pediatrician, Escherich was concerned with infant mortality from diarrhea. He used the gram-staining technique to isolate bacteria and ultimately identify it. Escherich subscribed to the theory of biogenesis.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1884
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~ 142 years ago