Richard Altmann

Richard Altmann was a pioneering cell biologist and pathologist known for his discovery of cellular structures called mitochondria—small organelles within cells that generate energy. His work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries helped us understand the internal components of cells and their functions. Altmann developed techniques for staining and visualizing these structures under microscopes, laying the groundwork for modern cell biology and understanding diseases related to cell energy production, such as mitochondrial disorders. His research significantly advanced the scientific knowledge of cell anatomy and function.