Royal Raymond Rife was born on May 16, 1888, in Nebraska. He started out as an engineer and inventor.
Rife worked for Carl Zeiss, the renowned German optics manufacturer in the early part of his career. That experience was quite influential because it gave him a deep understanding of high-quality optics and precision engineering.
In the 1920s, Rife began developing what he called the "universal microscope." This microscope was groundbreaking because it combined multiple optical technologies, allowing him to see microorganisms at much higher magnifications than was previously possible. He used a combination of advanced lenses and illumination techniques, which allowed him to visualise live bacteria and viruses in unprecedented detail. His ability to push the boundaries of microscopy was really a combination of his experience at Zeiss and his own inventive spirit.
In the 1930s, he began experimenting with frequency therapy, ultimately creating the Rife machine, which he proved could target and destroy specific pathogens without harming healthy cells. His work, though groundbreaking, faced a lot of skepticism and was often suppressed, partly due to conflicts with the medical fraternity, it also directly challenged the pharmaceutical industry.
He conducted experiments with live subjects, including animals and humans, to test the therapeutic effects of these frequencies. His work gained a lot of attention in the 1930s, especially when he showed promising results in treating various diseases including cancer. Despite the controversies, Rife's innovations remain a significant part of alternative medicine history.