Abigail A. Salyers (1942 – 2013) was a pioneering microbiologist known for her research on the human microbiome, particularly the Bacteroidetes phylum. She contributed to understanding antibiotic resistance and mobile genetic elements, advocating for the study of microbial diversity beyond E. coli. Salyers was among the first to view the human body as a microbial ecosystem, shaping the field significantly. Her 40-year career garnered her multiple accolades, and she also served as president of the American Society for Microbiology, showcasing her leadership in the field.
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Meaning of the name - Abigail
my father is joyful
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Place of Birth: Louisville
Occupation: microbiologist | university teacher
Awards Received: numerous awards for teaching and research | honorary degree from ETH Zurich | president of the American Society for Microbiology
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Ephemeris for December 24, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 24, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for December 24, 2023 |
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| Sun | 2 Capricorn 16 | 2 Capricorn 37 | 24 Pisces 15 |
| Moon | 24 Cancer 48 | 4 Gemini 48 | 14 Cancer 52 |
| Mercury | 15 Capricorn 26 | 28 Sagittarius 2 | 7 Pisces 14 |
| Venus | 11 Capricorn 32 | 23 Scorpio 47 | 22 Aries 24 |
| Mars | 6 Sagittarius 20 | 21 Sagittarius 55 | 5 Aquarius 22 |
| Jupiter | 22 Cancer 16 | 5 Taurus 37 | 15 Cancer 0 |
| Saturn | 7 Gemini 33 | 2 Pisces 36 | 7 Gemini 8 |
| Uranus | 1 Gemini 25 | 19 Taurus 35 | 1 Gemini 8 |
| Neptune | 2 Libra 3 | 24 Pisces 59 | 0 Libra 53 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 48 | 29 Capricorn 7 | 5 Leo 9 |
| Rahu | 27 Leo 54 | 21 Aries 15 | 23 Leo 36 |
| Ketu | 27 Aquarius 54 | 21 Libra 15 | 23 Aquarius 36 |
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