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Alexander Fleming and the Accidental Mould Juice – The Serendipity of Science (2/3)
When Alexander Fleming came back from holiday he noticed that mould contamination on an experimental plate had killed a pathogen. Fleming wondered 'Why?' Careful observation, rigorous scientific thinking and painstaking experimental work led to the discovery of penicillin. This material relates to the Open University course Exploring Science ...
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