June 17 Historical Birthdays
Edward Anthony Spitzka (1876)
American anatomist Edward Anthony Spitzka was born on June 17, 1876. He made significant contributions to the field of brain anatomy, publishing 40 papers and performing numerous autopsies on brains.
François Jacob (1920)
French biologist François Jacob was born on this day in 1920. He, alongside Jacques Monod, developed the concept that enzyme levels in all cells are regulated through transcription control.
Karol Sikora (1948)
British physician Karol Sikora was born on June 17, 1948. Currently serving as the dean of the University of Buckingham’s medical school, he advocates for alternative medicine practices.