He taught at Strasbourg and Lille and in 1862 was elected to the Academy of Sciences.
Among his earliest discoveries was racemic acid, an erantiomorph of tartaric acid. He taught at Strasbourg and Lille and in 1862 was elected to the Academy of Sciences. He helped disprove abiogenesis. Consumers of such disparate products as silk, mutton, beer, and wine are grateful to his legacy. FTP identify this biologist, named to the French Academy in 1882, best known for the process bearing his name, which makes sure your milk is safe to drink.
Among his earliest discoveries was racemic acid, an erantiomorph of tartaric acid.
Louis {Pasteur}