Félix D’herelle And The Origins Of Molecular Biology

Biologist Félix d’Herelle is best known for discovering bacteriophage (or phage), one of the crucial entities for fighting disease. He was also recognized for his investigations on the epizootic infection of locusts, and is the acknowledged pioneer in the field of biological insect control. This unique biographical study sheds light on the life and work of the self-taught, widely read experimenter whose work was highly influential in twentieth-century biology.