September 15, 1928 Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin On this day in 1928, Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin. Fleming’s discovery revolutionized medicine and has saved countless people from fatal infections. Read more about Fleming’s amazing (and accidental!) discovery in this A Science Odyssey article. Photo: Getty Images/Science Source
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September 15, 1928

Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin

On this day in 1928, Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin. Fleming’s discovery revolutionized medicine and has saved countless people from fatal infections.

Read more about Fleming’s amazing (and accidental!) discovery in this A Science Odyssey article.

Photo: Getty Images/Science Source

Source: to.pbs.org

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    I’ll take “Things I’m Allergic To” for $200, Alex.
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    Too bad I’m allergic to it.
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