Baylor College of Medicine was founded
On Oct. 30, 1900, the Baylor College of Medicine was founded, and was affiliated with Baylor University from…
In March, Chick Gin, a Chinese proprietor, died of bubonic plague in the Chinese quarter of San Francisco
In March 1900, Chick Gin, the Chinese proprietor of a lumberyard, died of bubonic plague in a flophouse…
American military surgeon Walter Reed discovered that a virus causes yellow fever
In 1900, american military surgeon Walter Reed discovered that a virus causes yellow fever, a mosquito-borne hemmorrhagic disease…
The science of genetics was born when Mendel’s work was rediscovered by three scientists
In 1900, the science of genetics was born when Gregor Mendel’s work was rediscovered by three scientists –…
Drosophila (fruit flies) used in early studies of genes
In 1900, drosophila (fruit flies) were first used in early studies of genes.
Leading causes of death in U.S. were tuberculosis, pneumonia, and diarrheal enteritis — all infectious diseases
In 1900, the three leading causes of death in the United States were tuberculosis, pneumonia, and diarrheal enteritis…
The city of San Francisco’s quarantine of Chinatown was ruled discriminatory
In 1900, the city of San Francisco’s quarantine of Chinatown ruled discriminatory, but city health officials conducted house-to-house…
The Yale’s Forestry School, now the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, was established
In 1900, the Yale Forestry School, now the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, was established as the…
Dr Robert F Boyd became the first president of the National Medical Association
In 1900, Dr. Robert F. Boyd, a physician and dentist, became the first president of the National Medical…
The Medical College of Virginia lengthened its medical curriculum to four years
In 1900, the Medical College of Virginia lengthened its medical curriculum to four years. It was among the…