The young artist

Before he even became interested in science, Louis Pasteur was a child with a great talent for painting, especially portraits. Here we trace the early years of his life, his family and his art.

Fermentation and pasteurization

The wine industry led Pasteur to delve into the world of microorganisms, contributing to our understanding of two highly significant processes with major impacts on food safety and shelf life.

The asimmetry of molecules 

At 25, Pasteur made his first contribution to science. After graduating in chemistry, he discovered a particularity of molecules that allowed the development of the medicines we know today.

Germs and diseases

After his success with fermentation and pasteurization, Pasteur was called upon to address a problem affecting silkworms. This work ultimately led to an understanding of human infectious diseases.

Pasteur's legacy

The success of the rabies vaccine motivated Pasteur to seek funding to establish a research center that would ensure the production of vaccines and, above all, promote scientific research for the benefit of world health. 

The origen of microorganisms

When chemistry was still in its infancy, Pasteur set out to deepen our understanding of several key processes. He made a discovery that overturned a theory that had been accepted for over 2,000 years.

The first vaccines

Motivated by his discoveries, Pasteur delved into medicine. He first studied diseases in animals and then in humans. Very soon, he developed a tool that has saved millions of lives: vaccines.

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