Robert Hooke coined the term 'cell' and observed cells in cork tissue. Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow contributed to the cell theory's development.
Robert Hooke was the first to observe cells and named them when he viewed cork tissue under a microscope. He coined the term 'cell' in 1665. Later, Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann proposed the unified cell theory, stating that all living things are composed of one or more cells.
Antony van Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe living cells and made significant discoveries in the field. The fundamental concept that cells arise only from existing cells was highlighted by Rudolf Virchow, who stated 'Omnis cellula e cellula' meaning every cell comes from a previous cell.
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