Walther Flemming Summary

Walther Flemming 1843-1905 German anatomist (1843-1905) who first observed and identified the stages of mitosis. Using new synthetic dyes, Flemming found material, which he named chromatin, within the... Read more

Of Flemish descent, Flemming was born in Sachenberg, Germany, where his father worked as the director of an insane asylum. As a young man, Flemming showed great aptitude for literature and language, b... Read more

Of Flemish descent, Flemming was born in Sachenberg, Germany, where his father worked as the director of an insane asylum. As a young man, Flemming showed great aptitude for literature and language, b... Read more