Bruce N. Ames developed the Ames test, a low-cost method for identifying carcinogens using mutant bacteria, significantly influencing drug safety and consumer product regulation.
The test allowed students to test various common chemicals found in everyday products, learning hands-on about the potential dangers of these substances, transforming scientific inquiry.
Ames’ insight came from noting how certain mutations could indicate the presence of carcinogens, leading him to create a simple assay that became widely used.
Ultimately, Ames’ work not only kept harmful substances out of consumer products but also educated future generations of scientists about the implications of chemical safety.
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