| Date | 1766 |
| Author | Spallanzani |
| Contribution | Reported absence of animalcules in heated, sealed infusions. |
| Reference | Grove |
| Notes | Famous work in opposition to Spontaneous Generation. See, for example, Farley's book on the subject. |
| Category | Miscellany |
| Pathogen Class | General |
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