Fanny Hesse
✓ Source-basedfallingGerman biologist (1850-1934)
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Fanny Hesse is best known for her work in microbiology alongside her husband, Walther Hesse.
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About this person
Fanny Hesse is best known for her work in microbiology alongside her husband, Walther Hesse. 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).
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GermanyCategory
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1850 to 1934 · aged 84
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