Alexander Fleming
1881 - 1955
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Biography
Alexander Fleming was a Scottish biologist and pharmacologist known for his discovery of penicillin, the first antibiotic drug. Born in 1881 in Scotland, Fleming's groundbreaking research on the antibacterial properties of the Penicillium mould led to the development of penicillin, revolutionizing the treatment of bacterial infections. His work significantly impacted medical science and earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945. Fleming's discovery has saved millions of lives and set the foundation for modern antibiotic therapy.
Famous Quotes (5)
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One sometimes finds what one is not looking for.
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Penicillin cures, but wine makes people happy.
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If I could remember the names of all these particles, I'd be a botanist or a chemist.
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The hope is that we will continue to have a broad base of support for this effort.
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It is the lone worker who makes the first advance in a subject.