Alexander fleming

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A famous British scientist

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A famous British scientist

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So, who was Alexander Fleming?

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What did he discover?

In 1928, Fleming was working on the staphylococci bacteriaHe invented an antibiotic penicillin.It was a greatachievement in medicine!

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What did Fleming do now?After making his discovery, Alexander Fleming published his work in 1929. He was sure that it would be able to save many lives!

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What happened after this?Penicillin became a wonderful tool in the fight against diseases once considered deadly. Its discovery led to the development of other similar antibiotics.

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How was the discoverer of penicillin rewarded?

• In 1945 Fleming was awarded the Nobel Prize for medicine.

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When did Fleming die?

• Alexander Fleming died on the 11th of March in 1955. He is buried in St Paul's Cathedral.

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