John William Costerton was a prominent Canadian microbiologist, born on July 21, 1934, in Vernon, British Columbia, and passed away on May 12, 2012, in Kamloops, British Columbia. He was a key figure in the study of microbial life, particularly known for his pioneering work on biofilms, which are communities of microorganisms that attach to hydrated surfaces. His contributions earned him the titles 'Father of Biofilms' and 'King of Slime'. Costerton's research has significantly advanced the understanding of microbial ecology.
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Meaning of the name - John
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John William Costerton belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: British Columbia
Place of Death: Kamloops
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Occupation: immunologist
Employers: University of Calgary | Drexel University
Awards Received: Honorary doctors of Ghent University | Killam Research Fellowship | honorary doctorate | honorary professor
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Cancer 13 | 29 Cancer 11 | 26 Libra 36 |
| Moon | 22 Scorpio 4 | 18 Gemini 17 | 1 Aries 31 |
| Mercury | 14 Cancer 8 | 15 Leo 4 | 18 Scorpio 35 |
| Venus | 27 Gemini 32 | 19 Gemini 8 | 19 Libra 13 |
| Mars | 3 Cancer 54 | 20 Virgo 1 | 1 Virgo 28 |
| Jupiter | 15 Libra 25 | 9 Cancer 29 | 1 Scorpio 51 |
| Saturn | 26 Aquarius 56 | 1 Aries 45 | 21 Aquarius 42 |
| Uranus | 1 Taurus 20 | 0 Gemini 36 | 29 Aries 34 |
| Neptune | 10 Virgo 33 | 2 Aries 5 | 13 Virgo 40 |
| Pluto | 24 Cancer 24 | 2 Aquarius 39 | 26 Cancer 3 |
| Rahu | 10 Aquarius 53 | 20 Pisces 48 | 6 Aquarius 4 |
| Ketu | 10 Leo 53 | 20 Virgo 48 | 6 Leo 4 |
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