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THE centenary of the birth of the elder of the brothers Bělohoubek falls on April 28. Overcoming initial disabilities, both these Czechs became distinguished chemists and influenced the progress of science in Central Europe. Born at Jeřice in Bohemia, Antonín Bělohoubek was the pupil of Balling and began his scientific career as a demonstrator at the Prague Technical College in 1865. He was appointed docent in 1871 and professor of applied chemistry and the technology of fermentation in 1880. In this field he was a pioneer in utilizing the microscope to study biochemical problems. His published researches, mostly conducted during the 'seventies and 'eighties of last century, relate mainly to contemporary analytical procedure. From chemical and bacteriological investigations of thermal and river waters he was led to make geological surveys, and to take an interest in water purification and the disposal of industrial fluids.
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Antonín Bělohoubek (1845–1910). Nature 155, 508 (1945). https://doi.org/10.1038/155508d0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/155508d0