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Who Is Bayer? the German Woman Who Invented Aspirin, Bought Monsanto and Today Dominates in Health, Agriculture and Biotechnology

Summary by Bichos De Campo
Bayer is one of the most emblematic companies in the global chemical and pharmaceutical industry, with more than 160 years of history. Founded in 1863 in the German city of Barmen (now part of Wuppertal), it began as a firm dedicated to the production of synthetic dyes. Over time, it expanded its reach towards medicine, with inventions such as aspirin, and industrial chemistry. In the 20th century, it was consolidated as a global conglomerate of…
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Bayer is one of the most emblematic companies in the global chemical and pharmaceutical industry, with more than 160 years of history. Founded in 1863 in the German city of Barmen (now part of Wuppertal), it began as a firm dedicated to the production of synthetic dyes. Over time, it expanded its reach towards medicine, with inventions such as aspirin, and industrial chemistry. In the 20th century, it was consolidated as a global conglomerate of…

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Bichos de Campo broke the news in on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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