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What is penicillin, and how was it discovered?
Live Science via Yahoo News· 9 months agoMultiple Penicillium molds on petri dish The antibiotic penicillin is made by various Penicillium molds, as seen growing in this petri dish. (Image...
Intuition in the age of analytics ∣ Vantage Point
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 2 years agoChances are, you don’t know who Alexander Fleming was or who discovered penicillin. Now you know both. Fleming’s discovery – one of the most...
The 1945 Nobel Prize for the Discovery of Penicillin Can Now Be Yours for $2 Million
Robb Report via Yahoo News· 8 months agoThe ultimate collectible for humanitarians and scholars alike is up for grabs. The 1945 Nobel Prize...
There’s a Hidden Meaning Behind Prince William’s Newest Endeavor
PureWow via Yahoo News· 10 months agoPrince William’s latest endeavor has a special connection to his children. Last month, the Prince of...
Today in History: September 28, Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 8 months agoToday in History Today is Thursday, Sept. 28, the 271st day of 2023. There are 94 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 28, 1928, Scottish medical researcher Alexander ...
Have you been told you're allergic to penicillin? Here's why you're probably not.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWe recently marked "National Penicillin Allergy Day" on September 28. If you're asking "Why is that a thing?", the answer is that approximately 30 million Americans report an allergy to penicillin ...
Five Drugs That Changed the World—for Better or Worse
The Daily Beast via Yahoo News· 2 years agoCarol Yepes/GettyIt’s hard to measure the impact of any one drug on world history. But here are five...
‘Of Medicine and Miracles’: Film Review | Tribeca 2022
The Hollywood Reporter via Yahoo News· 2 years agoRoss Kauffman’s documentary braids leukemia survivor Emily Whitehead and scientist Dr. Carl June’s...
Rock stars: how a group of scientists in South Africa rescued a rare 500kg chunk of human history
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA helicopter, net and a long-line cable - as well as a skilled pilot - were key to the 'rescue'...
Community achievers: Oklahoma students, others receive honors, scholarships
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOklahoma students chosen as Fleming Scholars The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation selected 12 Oklahoma students this spring as its Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars for 2022. Members of OMRF ...