Discovery of penicillin | Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicine

Fleming initially discovered the antibacterial properties of mould that would lead to the discovery of penicillin.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 5'55''
  • Broadcast year: 2013
Curriculum Connection
  • Biology | Infection and response | Making medicines | The discovery of new drugs
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicine
  • Episode: Pus
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