Wilhelm His Sr.
Swiss anatomist (1831–1904) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wilhelm His Sr. (9 July 1831 – 1 May 1904) was a Swiss anatomist and professor who invented the microtome. By treating animal tissue with acids and salts to harden it and then slicing it very thinly with the microtome, scientists were able to further study the organization and function of tissues and cells under a microscope.
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Wilhelm His Sr. | |
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Born | (1831-07-09)9 July 1831 |
Died | 1 May 1904(1904-05-01) (aged 72) |
Nationality | Swiss |
Known for | Microtome, contribution to neuron doctrine |
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