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Until the discovery and the ability to produce a large amount of penicillin, there were no antibiotics in the word. Sulfa drugs were available for use but they are not considered antibiotics. In 1928 Flemming (UK) noticed that a mold that grew on a plate he had inoculated with bacteria had a ring around it and the bacteria was not growing close to the mold. He used the term antibiotic (against life) for what the mold was making in that ring.. He could not get anyone interested in trying to help him with commercial applications. It wasn't until 1944 (USA), that this antibiotic was first produced commercially. There are many people in the world today, who would not be here if there was no penicillin. Perhaps someone you might know, as it wasn't all that long ago.
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What are examples of Scientific Discoveries?
The discovery of penicillin
What did Alexandra Fleming do?
Flemming is most famous for his discovery of penicillin
What are the Cases of accidental discovery in biology?
From the discovery of penicillin to the artificial sweetener in our drinks, accidental discoveries have had major impacts on our lives. T. C. Hsu's accidental discovery that mitotic cells washed with hypotonic solution can be easily squashed to visualize the chromosomes is now an important scientific technique for cytological studies. Throughout history there have been many cases of scientists who have set out to investigate one thing but instead make incredible "accidental" discoveries of another. Two examples are the discovery of penicillin, the first antibiotic, and the discovery of saccharin, an artificial sweetener. Even though it might have been luck that had brought the scientists to see an observation, it was genius that made them realize that it was a discovery.
What did howard florey contribute to science?
Howard Florey was most recognized in the science field for his help in the discovery of penicillin. He was also the first to conduct an actual trial in 1941.
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Why is the world war 2 discovery of penicillin called the happy accident?
Because penicillin is an important drug to fight disease discovered by accident
Who discovered the penicillin?
Discovery of Penicillin is attributed to Alexander Fleming, a Scottish scientist.
What are examples of Scientific Discoveries?
The discovery of penicillin
What was Alexander Fleming's accidental discovery?
Penicillin
Howv did Alexander Fleming affect the world?
Alexander Fleming affected the world by accidentally inventing penicillin, the world's first commercial antibiotic. There are theories that penicillin was invented prior to Alexander Fleming, but most historians accredit the discovery to him.
What was a great discovery that came from a failed experiment?
Penicillin.
Why is Alexander flemings famous?
He is famous for his discovery of penicillin.
Which semi-synthetic penicillin's creation was sparked by the discovery of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria resistant to penicillin?
Methicillin
What did Alexander Fleming develop?
penicillin Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. Refer to the Related Links to read the story about the serendipitous (chance) discovery of penicillin.
Was World War 1 of the causes of the discovery of penicillin?
World War I was probably not much of a factor in the discovery of penicillin. The man most associated with the discovery is Alexander Fleming who did not make his discovery until 1928. The first cures using penicillin were effected in the 1930's. World War I ran from 1914-1918. Others had observed some of the infection inhibiting of penicillium molds previously but there was no organized research or effort to develop them as medical cures. The one way World War I might have have had en impact on the development of penicillin is that Fleming served as a Captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps where he observed many of the soldiers dying from infection in their wounds. Seeing them dying from the infections undoubtedly motivated him to actively search for anti-bacterial agents.
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Experiences that made Alexander Fleming important?
discovery of penicillin
