Frank Macfarlane Burnet Book order
September 3, 1899 – August 31, 1985
Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet was an Australian virologist who made significant contributions to immunology. His pioneering research on bacteriophages and viruses led to crucial discoveries regarding the nature and replication of viruses and their interaction with the immune system. He is best known for developing the theory of clonal selection, which predicted acquired immune tolerance. His work laid foundational principles for modern immunology.



