Description: (Photographer, Neurologist, Physician)
Guillaume-Benjamin-Amand Duchenne de Boulogne was a pioneering French neurologist known for advancing the field of electrophysiology. He conducted groundbreaking research in neural pathways, developed diagnostic techniques such as deep tissue biopsy and nerve conduction tests, and made significant contributions to myopathies, including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne was the first clinician to perform muscle biopsy, introduced electrotherapy in neurology, and used clinical photography in neurology texts to influence the field. His work on the physiology of emotion was influential in the study of human evolution.