The testing of penicillin on mice | Mutant Mouse

How and why penicillin was tested on mice to discover its uses.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 2'56''
  • Broadcast year: 2009
Curriculum Connection
  • Biology | Infection and response | Making medicines | The development and testing of new drugs
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Mutant Mouse
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