Alexander Fleming

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/alexander-fleming

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1. When was Alexander Fleming born?August 6, 1881
2. When did Alexander Fleming die?March 11, 1955 (age 73)
3. Where was Alexander Fleming born?Lochfield, Scotland
4. What is Alexander Fleming known for?Discovery of penicillin, the world's first broadly effective antibiotic substance, and lysozyme
5. What is the career?Physician and microbiologist at St. Mary's Hospital Medical School, London
6. How did Fleming find penicillin?While looking at a petri dish, he saw a mold grow and notice a clear zone where the bacteria had disappeared, showing the mold could kill them.

Antibiotic Resistance: The ability of bacteria to survive exposure to antibiotics, a growing public health concern.
Bacteriology: The scientific study of bacteria, including their characteristics, behavior, and effects.
Serendipity in Science: The occurrence of fortunate discoveries by accident, often while looking for something else.