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The Test Tube That Changed the World
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The Test Tube That Changed the World

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In a world of scientific giants, Dr. John Franklin Enders was a quiet revolutionary. Born a man of letters with a passion for literature, he made a stunning pivot to the world of microbiology. There, in a simple laboratory, he and his colleagues made the one discovery that unlocked a medical miracle: the cultivation of the polio virus.

This groundbreaking act of scientific patience and humility did not just win him a Nobel Prize; it paved the way for the polio and measles vaccines, saving millions of lives and changing the course of global health.

The Test Tube That Changed the World is the story of a man who shunned the spotlight, yet whose work echoes across generations, proving that the most profound and lasting contributions are often the ones made without a single word of fanfare. Approx.162 pages, 31500 word count

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Michael Webster
Date
24 October 2025
Pages
162
ISBN
9798232318390

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

In a world of scientific giants, Dr. John Franklin Enders was a quiet revolutionary. Born a man of letters with a passion for literature, he made a stunning pivot to the world of microbiology. There, in a simple laboratory, he and his colleagues made the one discovery that unlocked a medical miracle: the cultivation of the polio virus.

This groundbreaking act of scientific patience and humility did not just win him a Nobel Prize; it paved the way for the polio and measles vaccines, saving millions of lives and changing the course of global health.

The Test Tube That Changed the World is the story of a man who shunned the spotlight, yet whose work echoes across generations, proving that the most profound and lasting contributions are often the ones made without a single word of fanfare. Approx.162 pages, 31500 word count

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Michael Webster
Date
24 October 2025
Pages
162
ISBN
9798232318390