Felix d'Hérelle

Felix d'Hérelle was a pioneering microbiologist who, in the early 20th century, co-discovered bacteriophages, the viruses that infect bacteria. His work laid the foundation for the field of phage therapy, which sought to use these viruses to combat bacterial infections before the rise of antibiotics. D'Hérelle's contributions are recognized as a significant milestone in microbiology and infectious disease treatment.