Takamine and Science
Discover the breakthroughs, patents and scientific vision that earned Takamine a place among the pioneers of modern biotechnology.
Research, institutions, invention.
The original archive grouped these subjects together. This new presentation keeps every chapter while making the scientific legacy easier to understand and explore.
Father of Biotechnology
Jokichi Takamine was conferred the honorary title of « Father of Modern Technology » for developing the world’s first amylolytic enzyme (Taka-diastase) in 1896, In 1901, he isolated adrenalin for the first time in the world.
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Contribution to Sciences
Dr. Takamine repeatedly recommended that we should aim at rebuilding a resource deprived nation with the aid of scientific technology. While employed by the Department of Agriculture and Commerce, he advocated the necessity of establishing brewing labs but his recommendation was not implemented.
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Principal Patents
Patents: Enzymic Substance and Process for Making the Same. Process for Converting Starchy Material into Sugar.....
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