Articles related to "Alexander Fleming"

How Dr Alexander Fleming, in 1922, discovered the anti-bacterial properties of lysozyme, first in his own nasal mucus and subsequently in tears

Antibiotics are the metabolic by-products of microorganisms that in very small amounts are detrimental or inhibitory to other microorganisms.

An admirable but overly dull BBC dramatisation of the discovery of penicillin by a team of scientists lead by Howard Florey.

Germ Theory is the concept that microorganisms can cause disease, and this theory is the foundation of modern medicine. Here is a summary of some key discoveries.

Germ Theory is the concept that microorganisms can cause disease, and this theory is the foundation of modern medicine. Here is a summary of some key discoveries.

Despite the inconsistencies between their work or lifestyles and the traditional Catholic beliefs, these artists, authors and scientists are all Catholic.

Wyatt Earp and his generation witnessed great advances in technology in late 1800 and early 1900 America corresponding with U.S. World Fairs between 1848 and 1929

Biography of scientist Louis Pasteur who pioneered the theory that germs cause disease, known for Pasteur Effect.

Is your office space a mess? Finally, compelling arguments in A Perfect Mess by Abrahamson and Freeman why mess might actually make you more productive.

Find out how bacteria becomes resistant to antibiotic infection treatment and how to prevent it.

A BBC poll, and subsequent television show, revealed the most important British people in history.

The telegraph, refrigeration, even the humble ute - all prove that at least a page in the history of invention has to be reserved for some ingenious Australian creations.

Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic agents used to inhibit or kill bacteria (prokaryotic organisms). How does penicillin destroy bacteria without hurting our cells?

It was a top secret project in many ways and ended up as a cooperative venture between England and the US. It is the story of penicillin in 1938-39 as Hitler begins WW2.

Corn Flakes, the first ever breakfast cereal, were discovered by way of a fortunate accident. But it is the story behind this accident which is especially interesting.

Fleming served during WW I, as had Ehrlich and Domagk. He saw infectious disease deaths. Years later he sought remedies to these diseases. One day, a way opened to this.

Because people are willing to create and test products, we all benefit from inventions. Learn when some popular inventions were discovered and how to research them more.

Fungi grow pervasively on the face of the planet. There are over 100,000 species, many of which are beneficial to humans but some may be harmful and even cause death.

Perfect gift for Christmas or any occasion, Nobel Wisdom is a collection of quotes from Nobel Prize winners, with 250 laureates profile, and Nobel Prize brief history.

Much has been written about the benefits of wine consumption on health, particularly the healthful benefits of red wines.