Walther Flemming: pioneer of mitosis research

Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2001 Jan;2(1):72-5. doi: 10.1038/35048077.

Abstract

The German anatomist Walther Flemming began his pioneering studies of mitosis almost 150 years ago. What were his achievements, and where have his discoveries led?

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article
  • Portrait

MeSH terms

  • Anatomy / history
  • Animals
  • Germany
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • Mitosis*
  • Research / history

Personal name as subject

  • W Flemming