Description: (American Physiologist and Biologist)
Jacques Loeb was a renowned physiologist and biologist who made significant contributions to the fields of experimental biology, endocrinology, and embryology. He is best known for his groundbreaking research on artificial parthenogenesis, where he induced development in unfertilized eggs. Through experiments on various organisms such as sea urchins and frogs, Loeb advanced our understanding of developmental processes. His innovative approaches and discoveries have had a lasting impact on the fields of biology and physiology.