Jan Evangelista Purkyně
Czech anatomist and physiologist
Born
1787
238 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Czech Republic
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Contributed significantly to the fields of anatomy and physiology. Developed important cell theory concepts and discovered Purkinje cells in the cerebellum. Conducted pioneering research in the physiology of vision and the anatomy of the nervous system. Published influential works that advanced understanding of muscle structure and function, and contributed to early studies in embryology.
Discovered Purkinje fibers within the heart
Published on the physiology of vision
Contributed to cell theory development
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