Fanny Hesse
German biologist (1850-1934) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 84
Fanny Hesse is best known for her work in microbiology alongside her husband, Walther Hesse.
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Following her initial suggestion of using agar as an alternative to gelatin, they were instrumental in pioneering agar's usage as a common gelling agent for producing media capable of culturing microorganisms at high temperatures (see agar plate).
