translated from Spanish: June 27 is celebrated on Biologist’s Day, you know why?

June 27 is celebrated on the Day of the Biologist since that day, but of 1812, the circular with which the first official act held with the profession would be held, inaugurating the first “Museum of National History”. Which would begin to operate in 1826 thanks to the intervention of Bernardino Rivadavia.The museum over time became what we now know as the “Museum of Natural Sciences” located in the Centennial Park, of the city of Buenos Aires.The Biologist is the science professional who studies life, and that, in addition to carrying out various scientific and technological research , for the conservation of species. The areas covered by the study of biology are: Biomedicine, nutrition, ecology, pollution, biotechnology, molecular and genetic biology, microbiology, environmental education and biodiversity. It is the science awarded by the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine since 1901, by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and by the Crafoord Prize in Biosciences, since 1980.Among the most outstanding biologists in history are: Charles Darwin 1809-1882

A pioneer of evolution, much of his work and studies were based on understanding, studying and experimenting about adapting a living being and changes depending on its habitat.  His most recognized work is the “origin of species” published in 1859.George Mendel 1822-1884

He created the “Mendel Laws” that were the source of the first results on genetics and DNA manipulation.  Study he carried out when crossing different types of seeds, which in turn had different types of seeds and thus discovered the “genetic heritage” and its processes. Louis Pasteur 1822-1895

As his surname announces, he created pasteurization which is a thermal procedure used in liquids to reduce pathogens and bacteria among others. Today it is the basis for the realization of vaccines and various chemical and microbiological procedures. Alexander Fleming 1881-1955

He was the pioneer in observing the antibiotic effects of penicillin, lime obtained from a fungus. Fundamental today to fight infections. Rachel Carson 1907-1964

Biologist Marina worked to warn and alert the public to the danger of pesticide use. His work helped create the “Environmental Protection Agency”. He was dedicated to helping to change government policies on the use of pesticides.

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