Köhler and Milstein

Köhler and Milstein are scientists known for developing a method to produce monoclonal antibodies, which are identical immune proteins used in medicine and research. Their technique involves fusing a specific antibody-producing cell (from the immune system) with a long-lasting, cancerous cell. This fusion creates a hybrid cell called a hybridoma, capable of producing large quantities of a single type of antibody consistently. This breakthrough has revolutionized diagnostics, therapy, and scientific investigation by providing highly specific and pure antibodies for various applications.