Edward Jenner was an English physician and scientist who developed the first vaccine against smallpox and is recognised as a pioneer in immunology. Here’s a detailed account of his life and work:…
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Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin: Conquerors of polio
Jonas Salk was a renowned American medical researcher and virologist who developed the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) and paved the way for the near eradication of polio. Here’s his inspiring story: Jonas…
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Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell: First woman doctor of USA
Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was a pioneering American physician who made history by becoming the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. Here’s her inspiring story: Elizabeth Blackwell was…
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Let no one go hungry
The Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple in the State of Kerala, India, has a beautiful tradition of feeding devotees since time immemorial, reflecting its commitment to serving the community. Every night after the…
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Perfect watches on empty wrists
Every morning sharp at 7:30, old Martin would open his tiny watch shop in the heart of the city. At 78, his hands were still the steadiest around. People said he fixed…
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John Muir: Father of USA’s national parks
John Muir was a pioneering conservationist who dedicated his life to preserving America’s natural wonders. As a renowned naturalist and writer, his contributions to conservation and preservation of natural heritage are multifaceted…
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Honesty of the long-distance runner
Spanish athlete Iván Fernández Anaya refused to take advantage when his rival stopped short of the finishing line in a cross-country race. On December 2, 2012, Iván Fernández Anaya was competing in…
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The reluctant doctor who cracked the code of humanity’s deadliest disease
Discover how Sir Ronald Ross unlocked the secret of malaria in 1897, and see how his Nobel Prize-winning discovery shapes today’s modern vaccine rollout. How does a passionate poet, forced into medical…
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Dr. Waldemar Haffkine: The forgotten saviour of humanity
With seminal research in bacteriology and epidemiology at the turn of the last century, first in Paris and then in India, Waldemar Mordecai Haffkine developed the world’s first vaccines against cholera and…
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Blueprints for a better industry
When a small designer took on IKEA’s lawyers, the furniture giant made a decision that shocked the industry. It wasn’t what anyone expected… In 2018, a major furniture brand with over $44…