The Birth of Virology

Previously, we had discussed the origins of viruses. But do you know how viruses were discovered? In other words, in this topic, Iwill be talking about the birth of virology.

This story begins in 1884, where a scientist, the french microbiologist Charles Chamberland invented teh chamberland filter with pores made smaller than bacteria.

In 1892, the Russian Biologist Dimitri Ivanovski used it to filter the tobacco mosaic virus from infected plant leaves. It was speculated to have been produced by bacteria, but was not further studied. From that point on, it was thought taht such infectious agents could be filtered teh same way and grown on a nutrient medium. This was known as the germ theory.

However, later on, down history, many scientists have done research on this newly discovered type of infectious agents, and helped to change and improve the virology that we study today. But, that's another story.

Indeed, science is ever changing and requires the help of all curious and innovative minds such as those of the students of today, like you and I. That, is why this blog was made. For us to share our knowledge and change our views on microbiology.