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About Alexander Fleming
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.
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