History: June 11 (#1)

History: June 11 (#1)
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June 11, 1968 Lloyd J. Old identified the first cell surface antigens that could differentiate among different cell types.

Commentary

Commentary

On June 11, in the year 1968: Lloyd J. Old identified the first cell surface antigens that could differentiate among different cell types. A cell type is a classification used to i dentify cells that share morphological or phenotypical features. Why June 11, 1968 matters: Lloyd J. Old identified the first cell surface antigens that could differentiate among different cell types. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: June 11, 1968 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Lloyd J. Old identified the first cell surface antigens that could differentiate among different cell types. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_type (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)