Of Microbes and Men

The book reveals five groundbreaking discoveries regarding bacterial growth, highlighting a century-long oversight in scientific understanding. It traces the origins of a novel bacterial growth method developed by a New Jersey woman in a prestigious Berlin lab, which, despite its potential, was neglected by a future Nobel Laureate. The widespread adoption of this method led to a flawed scientific paradigm that persists today, illustrating the complexities of scientific progress and the importance of rigorous validation in research.