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jan 1, 1861 - Spontaneous Generation Contended

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Louis Pasteur's (France) experimentation with bacteria contends the concept that life can simply generate in a nutrient-rich environment. This would later contribute to theories and propositions regarding the origins of life, medicinal chemistry, and further support the law of Material Conservation.

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jan 1, 1861
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~ 165 years ago