The accidental contamination of my cultures by a mold was not an unusual event in a bacteriological laboratory. What was unusual was my decision to investigate the mold.
Discovery of penicillin
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"I play with microbes. There are, of course, many rules to this play...but when you have acquired knowledge and experience it is very pleasant to break the rules and to be able to find something nobody…"
Humorous"The early days of penicillin were full of disappointments, but we never gave up."
Strange & Unusual"The mould was very interesting. I cultured it and found it produced a powerful antibacterial substance. It was very effective against staphylococci and other Gram-positive pathogenic bacteria."
Shocking"My own work was really quite simple. I just observed what was happening."
Shocking"It is not enough to discover a thing; one must also know how to use it."
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