Advancement in science

An advancement in science during this time period was The Germ Theory of Disease. It was developed in the mid-1800's by Louis Pasteur. He found that heat killed germs. This led to the process of pasteurization to kill germs in liquids such as milk. Pasteur realized that bacteria caused diseases. Pasteur's Germ Theory led to more breakthrough's in science that led to more lives to be saved when the paitent had wounds. It also led to more cleanliness in public areas and especially in hospitals.