The Most Brilliant Scientists (Who No One Believed)

The video explores the journey of scientific discoveries that were initially dismissed but later recognized as groundbreaking. It covers William B. Coley's early cancer treatments using bacteria, Francis Payton Rouse's work on viruses causing cancer, Ignaz Semmelweis's hand hygiene practices to prevent infections, Gregor Mendel's genetic inheritance experiments, and Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift. These stories highlight the challenges and eventual acceptance of innovative ideas in science.

What were the main obstacles faced by scientists like Coley and Rous in their research?

How did the understanding of cancer and viruses evolve from Rous's time to the 1950s?

What was the impact of Semmelweis's handwashing policy on maternal mortality rates?

What role did the scientific community play in the recognition of Mendel's work?