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(Italian Physician, Naturalist, Biologist, and the First Person to Challenge the Theory of Spontaneous Generation) Francesco Redi, an Italian physician and biologist, is recognized as the pioneer of experimental biology and a key figure in the field of modern parasitology. Through groundbreaking experiments, Redi challenged the theory of spontaneous generation. His work debunked misconceptions about snakes and their venom, accurately pinpointed the sources of snake venoms, and meticulously described various parasites. Redi's experiments and writings established the basis for contemporary biological research techniques, notably the incorporation of controls in experimental setups.
