The micropipette, a crucial tool in modern biology and medicine, was invented by a German postdoc named Heinrich Schnitger in 1957. Schnitger was frustrated with the inaccuracies and dangers of mouth pipetting, a common method at the time. He disappeared from the lab for two days and returned with a self-designed tool that revolutionized liquid manipulation. Schnitger’s original design lacked certain features, but it paved the way for further innovations by inventors from Finland, the United States, and France. The design eventually led to the creation of disposable tips and ergonomic improvements. The micropipette has played an integral role in scientific advancements and continues to be refined today.
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