Discovery of Penicillin
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Discovery of Penicillin

A happy accident that healed the world

The discovery of penicillin in the United Kingdom happened by accident when mold was found to kill bacteria around it. This groundbreaking antibiotic revolutionized medicine by effectively treating infections, saving millions of lives. Before penicillin, bacterial infections were often deadly. Its discovery marked the beginning of modern antibiotics, drastically changing healthcare worldwide.

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