Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Sir Alexander Flemming Biographical
Read about the co-laureate's accidental discovery of penicillin, as well as his other work in bacteriology.
PBS
A Science Odyssey: Alexander Fleming 1881 1955
This site details the life and scientific contributions of Alexander Fleming. Fleming is noted for his work with "Salvarsan," and penicillin for which he was knighted in 1944 and awarded a Nobel Prize in 1945. Link available to simulated...
PBS
Pbs: A Science Odyssey Fleming Discovers Penicillin
This PBS site details the work of Alexander Fleming in the discovery of lysozyme and later penicillin. Links available to related information in People and Discoveries at the PBS site.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Alexander Fleming
Find out about the scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of the antibiotic, penicillin.
Time
Time: Bacteriologist, Alexander Fleming
Time Magazine offers a detailed account of Alexander Fleming's work in the field of bacteriology with penicillin. View a timeline of Fleming's most noted accomplishments and answer the "pop" quiz question to see if you really the...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Sir Alexader Fleming
Use this article to learn how Sir Alexander Fleming's contributions to the world of medical science have saved the lives of those diagnosed with bacterial infections.