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Alexandre Yersin

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Alexandre Yersin (1863-1943) was a Swiss-French physician, bacteriologist, and explorer. He is best known for his discovery of the bacteria responsible for the bubonic plague, known as Yersinia pestis. Yersin made significant contributions to the field of microbiology and played a crucial role in the development of vaccines.

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• The Alexandre Yersin Institute is dedicated to research and education in the field of microbiology.
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