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Alice C. Evans: breaking barriers.

R R Colwell1

  • 1National Science Foundation, Arlington, Virginia, USA.

The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine
|October 26, 2000
PubMed
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Alice Evans identified the bacteria causing undulant fever and proved unpasteurized milk transmits it to humans. Her work overcame significant criticism, improving public health and milk safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Bacteriology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Pioneering research on bacterial contamination in milk.
  • Investigation into the cause of undulant fever.

Discussion:

  • Alice Evans faced severe criticism and opprobrium for her findings.
  • Her work demonstrated the transmission of undulant fever via unpasteurized milk.

Key Insights:

  • Identification of the specific organism responsible for undulant fever.
  • Established a link between unpasteurized dairy products and human disease transmission.

Outlook:

  • Undetermined, but her work laid the foundation for pasteurization standards.
  • Her perseverance serves as an example in scientific research.