Carlo Matteucci
Italian physicist and neurophysiologist
Born
1811
214 years ago
Died
June 25th, 1868
156 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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Contributed significantly to the fields of physics and neurophysiology. Conducted groundbreaking experiments on animal electricity and demonstrated the electrical phenomena in the nervous system. Established the relationship between electrical activity and muscle contraction. Authored several papers, influencing future research in biophysics and neuroscience.
Conducted pioneering experiments in electrophysiology
Demonstrated the electrical activity of nerves
Published influential papers on bioelectricity
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