Thomas Brock, Whose Discovery Paved the Way for PCR Tests, Dies at 94

In 1966, he found heat-resistant bacteria in a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park. That led to the development of the chemical process behind the coronavirus test.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/science/thomas-brock-dead.html

Source: NYT Health - April 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Richard Sandomir Tags: Brock, Thomas (1926-2021) Deaths (Obituaries) Microbiology Research Tests (Medical) Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) University of Wisconsin Mullis, Kary B Yellowstone National Park Source Type: news