Royal Rife

Microbiologist and inventor of Rife machine

Royal Rife - Microbiologist and inventor of Rife machine
Born

May 16th, 1888
137 years ago

Died

1971
54 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributed to microbiology and alternative medicine by developing the Rife machine, which purportedly could treat various diseases by using electromagnetic frequencies. Conducted research into the link between viruses and diseases and proposed theories on the existence of specific viruses responsible for multiple ailments. Established a series of experiments demonstrating the effects of frequency on microorganisms. Although his work faced skepticism from the medical community, it inspired later developments in alternative therapies and frequency-based treatments.

Developed the Rife frequency generator

Conducted research on viruses and diseases

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