Heinrich Mückter

Heinrich Mückter

scientist Germany

Heinrich Mückter was a German scientist known for his involvement in the development of thalidomide, a drug that caused severe birth defects when taken during pregnancy. He was a former Nazi scientist who conducted unethical experiments during World War II and later became head of research at Grünenthal, the pharmaceutical company responsible for producing thalidomide. His legacy is marred by the catastrophic impact of the drug, which affected thousands of children worldwide.

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0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
4,736
Power
5$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 2.00 0.09% +0% 5,030,000 4,736 $5,100 5$
Totals 1 5,030,000 4,736 $5,100 5$
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Ireland Ireland: Heinrich Mückter was a Nazi scientist involved in the development of thalidomide and conducted unethical research during World War II. 2

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: A shock finding in the Irish State archives – The Irish Times