Elie Metchnikoff was a prominent scientist known for his pioneering work in immunology. Born in 1845 in what is now Ukraine, he initially studied natural sciences before dedicating himself to the study of biology. His most significant contribution to science came with the discovery of phagocytosis, the process by which certain cells in the body engulf and digest foreign particles, such as bacteria. This groundbreaking research provided foundational insights into the immune system and...