In 1860s Paris, Louis Pasteur, a chemist, advocates for hand washing and boiling instruments to prevent patient deaths, but is dismissed by the medical community. He discovers microscopic organisms in sour wine that can be killed by heat, but his findings are met with skepticism. Despite high child mortality rates, Pasteur's theories are opposed by prominent physicians, including Dr. Charbonnet. After a government-sanctioned experiment proves the effectiveness of Pasteur's anthrax vaccine, he turns his focus to finding a cure for rabies, facing continued opposition from Dr. Charbonnet.
The Story of Louis Pasteur
Pioneering French microbiologist's remarkable life story, as he transformed agriculture and medicine with groundbreaking discoveries.
