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It happened today: Müller Discovers DDT's Power

Published: January 12, 2026 · Period: 2026-01-12

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Paul Hermann Müller, a Swiss chemist born on January 12, 1899, in Olten, was raised in Basel where he developed a keen interest in chemistry and botany. He is renowned for discovering the insecticidal properties of DDT, a breakthrough that earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1948. Müller's work at Geigy in Basel played a crucial role in controlling vector-borne diseases, significantly impacting global public health. He continued his research in Basel until his death in 1965. See wikipedia for more information.

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