1881-1955

One of the single greatest leaps forward in human healthcare happened because of an accident in a laboratory. This serendipitous event was the result of a summer vacation in Scotland and an unattended experiment. Dr. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, one of the first antibiotics, in 1928 when he noticed that mold had gotten into a petri dish and it had prevented bacteria from growing. This book explores Fleming's accidental discovery, the science behind antibiotics, and the dawn of the era of antibiotics.

"Discusses the life story of Alexander Fleming, his study of medicine and bacteriology, and his discovery of penicillin"--OCLC.

Survey of notable works by L?ger in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

In 1928 Fleming discovered penicillin. The discovery went largely unrecognized until Florey and Chain continued Fleming's work. Now penicillin is used worldwide.

A biography of the British bacteriologist, born in Scotland, who was knighted and awarded the 1945 Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering penicillin.

A biography of Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin.