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| pasteur toussaint: The Private Science of Louis Pasteur Gerald L. Geison, 2014-07-14 In The Private Science of Louis Pasteur, Gerald Geison has written a controversial biography that finally penetrates the secrecy that has surrounded much of this legendary scientist's laboratory work. Geison uses Pasteur's laboratory notebooks, made available only recently, and his published papers to present a rich and full account of some of the most famous episodes in the history of science and their darker sides--for example, Pasteur's rush to develop the rabies vaccine and the human risks his haste entailed. The discrepancies between the public record and the private science of Louis Pasteur tell us as much about the man as they do about the highly competitive and political world he learned to master. Although experimental ingenuity served Pasteur well, he also owed much of his success to the polemical virtuosity and political savvy that won him unprecedented financial support from the French state during the late nineteenth century. But a close look at his greatest achievements raises ethical issues. In the case of Pasteur's widely publicized anthrax vaccine, Geison reveals its initial defects and how Pasteur, in order to avoid embarrassment, secretly incorporated a rival colleague's findings to make his version of the vaccine work. Pasteur's premature decision to apply his rabies treatment to his first animal-bite victims raises even deeper questions and must be understood not only in terms of the ethics of human experimentation and scientific method, but also in light of Pasteur's shift from a biological theory of immunity to a chemical theory--similar to ones he had often disparaged when advanced by his competitors. Through his vivid reconstruction of the professional rivalries as well as the national adulation that surrounded Pasteur, Geison places him in his wider cultural context. In giving Pasteur the close scrutiny his fame and achievements deserve, Geison's book offers compelling reading for anyone interested in the social and ethical dimensions of science. Originally published in 1995. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. |
| pasteur toussaint: The Quick And The Dead Andrew Andrew Hunt Gordon, 2004 A cross-disciplinary approach suggesting that the origin of ancient Egyptian medicine began with the domestication of cattle in Africa and the attempt to control disease. With the sacrifice of these animals, the Egyptians began to understand anatomy and physiology, which they then applied to humans. |
| pasteur toussaint: The Power of Plagues Irwin W. Sherman, 2020-07-02 The Power of Plagues presents a rogues' gallery of epidemic- causing microorganisms placed in the context of world history. Author Irwin W. Sherman introduces the microbes that caused these epidemics and the people who sought (and still seek) to understand how diseases and epidemics are managed. What makes this book especially fascinating are the many threads that Sherman weaves together as he explains how plagues past and present have shaped the outcome of wars and altered the course of medicine, religion, education, feudalism, and science. Cholera gave birth to the field of epidemiology. The bubonic plague epidemic that began in 1346 led to the formation of universities in cities far from the major centers of learning (and hot spots of the Black Death) at that time. And the Anopheles mosquito and malaria aided General George Washington during the American Revolution. Sadly, when microbes have inflicted death and suffering, people have sometimes responded by invoking discrimination, scapegoating, and quarantine, often unfairly, against races or classes of people presumed to be the cause of the epidemic. Pathogens are not the only stars of this book. Many scientists and physicians who toiled to understand, treat, and prevent these plagues are also featured. Sherman tells engaging tales of the development of vaccines, anesthesia, antiseptics, and antibiotics. This arsenal has dramatically reduced the suffering and death caused by infectious diseases, but these plague protectors are imperfect, due to their side effects or attenuation and because microbes almost invariably develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs. The Power of Plagues provides a sobering reminder that plagues are not a thing of the past. Along with the persistence of tuberculosis, malaria, river blindness, and AIDS, emerging and remerging epidemics continue to confound global and national public health efforts. West Nile virus, Lyme disease, and Ebola and Zika viruses are just some of the newest rogues to plague humans. The argument that civilization has been shaped to a significant degree by the power of plagues is compelling, and The Power of Plagues makes the case in an engaging and informative way that will be satisfying to scientists and non-scientists alike. |
| pasteur toussaint: Reviving the Tribe Eric Rofes, 2013-12-02 Reviving the Tribe creates a rich and brutally honest portrait of contemporary gay men’s lives amidst the seemingly endless AIDS epidemic and offers both autobiographical self-examination and a relentless critique of current sexual politics within the gay community. Fearlessly confronting the horrors experiences by surviving gay men without giving way to hopelessness, denial, or blame, Reviving the Tribe offers an inspiring blueprint for the gay community which faces a continuing spiral of disaster. In Reviving the Tribe, Author Eric Rofes argues that a return to the interrupted agenda of gay liberation may provide long-term motivation to keep gay men alive and spur rejuvenation of new generations of gay culture. By interweaving social history, psychology, anthropology, epidemiology, sociology, feminist theory, and sexology with his own journey through the epidemic, Rofes provides a moving and compelling argument for stepping out of the “state of emergency” and embracing a life beyond disease. He boldly offers a plan for community regeneration focused on restoring mental health, reclaiming sexuality, and mending the social fabric of communal gay life. Rofes asks unspoken questions lurking in gay men’s minds and suggests answers to these questions, hitting such controversial topics as: gay men’s sex cultures of the 1970s why “educated” gay men continue to become HIV-infected changing forms of gay masculinity the opening of new sex clubs and bathhouses leaving “rage activism” behind links between the Holocaust and AIDS unacknowledged roots in the feminist movement of gay men’s AIDS response mass denial of chronic trauma among gay men The refusal to confront the ever-intensifying manifestations of AIDS has seriously endangered the foundation of contemporary gay communities. Rofes argues that many gay men suffer from the ”disaster syndrome,” a psychologically determined response that defends individuals against being overwhelmed by traumatic experience. In Reviving the Tribe, he provides a radical critique of contemporary gay political culture and suggests alternatives which offer the opportunity to face history, grapple with decimation, and regenerate communal life. Cautioning that an honest analysis of recent gay history and urban cultures promises neither to stop gay men’s suffering nor to end continuing HIV infections, Reviving the Tribe provides gay men with a clear lens through which they might scrutinize their lives, come to a new understanding of the epidemic’s impact on their generation, and redirect activism. This courageous and inspiring work brings Rofes’commanding intellect and twenty years of grassroots gay activism to bear on the challenging task of reconstructing gay life in the new mellennium. Reviving the Tribe is filled with insight of special interest to gay men, lesbians involved in the mixed lesbian/gay movement, sociologists, public health workers, psychologists, counselors, sex educators, religious leaders, and AIDS prevention policymakers searching for fresh vision. |
| pasteur toussaint: Toxin Alistair J. Lax, 2005-10-27 Alistair Lax reveals the panoply of ways in which bacterial toxins overcome the defences in our cells. He explains how they work, how they are so successful in causing major diseases and how humans can learn to combat them, and even harness them for beneficial purposes. |
| pasteur toussaint: Great Scientist in The World-1 Manoj Dole, Planning to study science but feeling unsure about it ? We've got the perfect book for you! If you want to be an innovator , you must read about great scientists from around the world and get inspired by their work! Scientists are one of the main reasons that society has evolved to its current state. The efforts of some great scientists have contributed to the modernization of the world. Famous scientists like Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei set an example for modern scientists. But there's a lot we don't know about it , and we're about to know all about it. So if you too are a science lover and dream of changing the world with your inventions , then read on and start creating! Scientists around the world have contributed to the development of medicine , physics , chemistry, and technology, among other important aspects of society. As a budding scientist , you can either adopt a theoretical approach or a practical approach. Both these methods are equally important in this field. In addition , research and development is necessary in all fields of scientific study , even for industrial purposes . So we understand the importance of scientists , let's take a look at some of the most brilliant minds and their contributions! Finally , you can even leave a comment to let us know how many of them you already know! Scientists of all fields are very important for the progress of the society. Some have completely changed the way the scientific community views science. So let's look at the world's famous greatest scientists. |
| pasteur toussaint: The Life of Pasteur René Vallery-Radot, 1911 |
| pasteur toussaint: A Treatise on the Diseases of the Ox John Henry Steel, 2024-02-25 Reprint of the original, first published in 1881. |
| pasteur toussaint: Immunity, Protective Inoculations in Infectious Diseases and Serum-therapy George Miller Sternberg, 1895 |
| pasteur toussaint: Eclectic Magazine, and Monthly Edition of the Living Age John Holmes Agnew, Walter Hilliard Bidwell, 1882 |
| pasteur toussaint: Cattle, Priests, and Progress in Medicine Calvin W. Schwabe, 1978-05-26 Cattle, Priests, and Progress in Medicine was first published in 1978. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. The author shows that over the centuries many of the most significant breakthroughs in improving humans health have been closely associated with observations and experiments on animals other than man. Because human medical progress has been so dependent on veterinary studies, he urges that schools of veterinary medicine assume a much greater role in the training of persons for research in human medicine. To illuminate the historical link between animals and man in medical progress, Professor Schwabe recounts highlights in the history of medicine from ancient times onward. He describes the early history of man in terms of animal cultures, focusing on the prehistoric Nile Valley, and points to similarities in medical knowledge between present-day cattle societies in Northeastern Africa and the ancient people of the Nile. He discusses the comparative healers of ancient Egypt, the comparative foundations of Greek medicine, the Arabic contribution, Sicily and the beginnings of modern medicine, and subsequent developments through the Renaissance .Bringing the history down to modern times, Professor Schwabe emphasizes the role of veterinary medicine in medical research. He outlines specific reforms in the curricula of schools and colleges of veterinary medicine which would provide for the education of medical investigators. |
| pasteur toussaint: Pharmacology of Immunotherapeutic Drugs Clinton B. Mathias, Jeremy P. McAleer, Doreen E. Szollosi, 2019-10-18 Medicine has entered a golden age in which therapeutic agents are becoming widely available due to advances in basic science and technology. As such, many drugs have been developed that target inflammatory processes and/or the immune system. This book is intended for health professionals examining the modulation of inflammation by immunotherapeutic drugs. The immune system fills the primordial role of host defense and resistance to infections with pathogenic microorganisms. Several hematopoietic-derived cells constituting the innate and adaptive immune systems cooperate to provide barriers for microbial colonization and/or promote pathogen destruction within the host. Conversely, many immune cells are also involved in the pathogenesis and propagation of chronic inflammatory diseases. The beginning of this book details various components of the immune system including the cell types, lymphoid tissues, soluble cytokines and surface molecules that are essential for host defense. Breakdowns in immune tolerance, or dysregulated immune responses to antigens derived from self tissues or innocuous sources, can lead to the development of autoimmunity or chronic inflammatory diseases. Pathophysiologic roles for the immune system are detailed in corresponding chapters on autoimmunity, epithelial surfaces (lungs, skin, intestine), and transplantation, with special emphasis placed on immunotherapeutic drug targets. The last section of the book focuses on treatments that stimulate our immune system to specifically target and fight infectious diseases and cancer. In each chapter, the medications used to treat various diseases/conditions in terms of their mechanism of action and other pharmacologic properties are detailed. Chapters begin with a table showing drug names and classifications. The importance of basic science and clinical trials cannot be understated in the context of drug development. As such, the discovery of certain medications that had a lasting impact in medicine and pharmacy are highlighted in chapter subsections named “Bench to Bedside.” Several clinical applications of immunotherapeutic drugs are described within end-of -chapter case studies including practice questions. The Pharmacology of Immunotherapeutic Drugs is a reference for immunologists and clinicians (medical doctors, pharmacists, nurses) examining the modulation of inflammatory processes by a variety of medications targeting the cells and mediators of our immune system. |
| pasteur toussaint: Archives of Dermatology , 1882 |
| pasteur toussaint: Pamphlets on Biology , 1927 |
| pasteur toussaint: Lehigh Valley Medical Magazine , 1896 |
| pasteur toussaint: A Treatise on the diseases of infancy and childhood Job Lewis Smith, 1886 |
| pasteur toussaint: The Principles and Practice of Veterinary Medicine William Williams, 2024-05-30 Reprint of the original, first published in 1882. |
| pasteur toussaint: Kirkes' Handbook of Physiology William Senhouse Kirkes, William Morrant Baker, Vincent Dormer Harris, 1885 |
| pasteur toussaint: Special Pathology and Therapeutics of the Diseases of Domestic Animals Ferenc Hutyra, Josef Marek, 1926 |
| pasteur toussaint: Infectious diseases Ferenc Hutyra, József Marek, 1926 |
| pasteur toussaint: Handbook of Diseases of the Skin Hugo Ziemssen, 1885 |
| pasteur toussaint: The Principles and Practice of Veterinary Medicine William Williams, 1884 |
| pasteur toussaint: Diseases of the Lungs Germain Sée, George Miller Sternberg, Dujardin-Beaumetz, 1885 |
| pasteur toussaint: Michigan Medical News , 1889 |
| pasteur toussaint: California State Journal of Medicine , 1909 |
| pasteur toussaint: Appropriating Technology Ron Eglash, 2004 From the vernacular engineering of Latino car design to environmental analysis among rural women to the production of indigenous herbal cures-groups outside the centers of scientific power persistently defy the notion that they are merely passive recipients of technological products and scientific knowledge. This is the first study of how such outsiders reinvent consumer products-often in ways that embody critique, resistance, or outright revolt.Contributors: Richard M. Benjamin, Miami U; Hank Bromley, SUNY, Buffalo; Massimiano Bucchi, U of Trento, Italy; Carmen M. Concepcin, U of Puerto Rico; Virginia Eubanks, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Lisa Gitelman, Catholic U; David Albert Mhadi Goldberg, California College of Arts and Crafts; Samuel M. Hampton; Michael K. Heiman, Dickinson College; Linda Price King; Valerie Kuletz; Lisa Jean Moore, College of Staten Island, CUNY; Brian Martin Murphy, Niagra U; Paul Rosen, U of York; Michael Scarce, Peter Taylor, U of Massachusetts, Boston; Turtle Heart.Ron Eglash is assistant professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Jennifer Croissant is associate professor at the University of California. Giovanna Di Chiro is assistant professor at Allegheny College. Rayvon Fouch is assistant professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. |
| pasteur toussaint: A System of Practical Medicine William Pepper, Louis Starr, 1885 |
| pasteur toussaint: A System of practical medicine v. 1, 1885 , 1885 |
| pasteur toussaint: The Encyclopædia Britannica Hugh Chisholm, 1910 |
| pasteur toussaint: The Encyclopædia Britannica: Austria Lower-Bisectrix , 1910 |
| pasteur toussaint: Anthrax Richard M. Swiderski, 2014-09-24 Bacillus anthracis--anthrax--had largely faded from public consciousness until it resurfaced as a terrorist weapon in 2001. It was always with us, lurking in the soil and hosted by our livestock. Long before it was identified as a specific bacterium in the late 1800s, anthrax was a catchphrase for a variety of diseases and symptoms, from ancient biblical plagues to a painful carbuncle on George Washington's leg. Only when industrialization turned anthrax into a widespread disease that threatened economies did a true understanding of Bacillus anthracis begin to emerge. This history of anthrax follows the development of our understanding of the disease, beginning in the 18th century, when science began breaking ground on the subject, until the present, when anthrax is feared more as an agent of biowarfare than as a health hazard harbored by the environment. There are three appendices: the first outlines the reaction of Manchester, New Hampshire, to the 2001 anthrax attacks; the second documents workplace warnings to anthrax-prone workers; and the third lists novels that involve anthrax. Bibliographical references are also provided. |
| pasteur toussaint: Bulletin - Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Rhode Island , 1909 |
| pasteur toussaint: Public Health , 1889 Includes the transactions of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. |
| pasteur toussaint: Bacteria George Miller Sternberg, Antoine Magnin, 1883 |
| pasteur toussaint: Transactions , 1901 |
| pasteur toussaint: A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases Various Artists, |
| pasteur toussaint: Science Progress , 1894 |
| pasteur toussaint: Report of the ... Meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science British Association for the Advancement of Science, 1882 |
| pasteur toussaint: Archives of Medicine Royal Wells Amidon, Edward Constant Seguin, 1883 |
| pasteur toussaint: Annual Report University of Rhode Island. Agricultural Experiment Station, 1911 |
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Established by decree on June 4, 1887, the Institut Pasteur was opened on November 14, 1888 following Louis Pasteur's successful international appeal for funds. He now had the facilities to …
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The Institut Pasteur is a private, non-profit foundation. Its mission is to help prevent and treat diseases, mainly those of infectious origin, through research, teaching, and public health …
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Louis Pasteur: a universal legacy - Institut Pasteur
This year marks the bicentenary of Louis Pasteur's birth. His reputation speaks for itself, with streets and schools named after him in France and across the world. His immense legacy can …
Institut Pasteur | For research, for health, for our future
The Institut Pasteur and its International Network are putting their scientific expertise to work for the health of populations and individuals.
Informations et vaccins voyage - Centre médical Institut Pasteur
Le centre médical de l'Institut Pasteur accompagne les voyageurs dans la préparation médicale de leur périple. Zones à risque, vaccinations, Fiches maladies, retrouvez ici l’ensemble de nos …
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De jeunes scientifiques et professionnels des sciences et de la médecine, venus du monde entier, sont attirés par les enseignements dispensés par l’Institut Pasteur.
History - Institut Pasteur
Established by decree on June 4, 1887, the Institut Pasteur was opened on November 14, 1888 following Louis Pasteur's successful international appeal for funds. He now had the facilities to …
The Institut Pasteur | For research, for health, for our future
The Institut Pasteur is a private, non-profit foundation. Its mission is to help prevent and treat diseases, mainly those of infectious origin, through research, teaching, and public health initiatives.
La vie et l’œuvre de Louis Pasteur
En 1847, Louis Pasteur, jeune chimiste tout juste sorti de l’Ecole normale supérieure, cherche à comprendre pourquoi deux substances chimiques apparemment identiques ont un effet différent …
The history of the first rabies vaccination in 1885
Jacques Joseph Grancher convinced Louis Pasteur and his colleagues to vaccinate the young man. This first human rabies vaccination was a resounding success. In 1885, a boy by the name of …
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Hôpital de l'Institut Pasteur, fondé en 1900 par Emile Roux et Louis Martin, pour soigner les malades diphtériques par la sérothérapie. Hôpital spécialisé dans les maladies infectieuses et immunitaires.
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