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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Sir Alexander Flemming Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the co-laureate's accidental discovery of penicillin, as well as his other work in bacteriology.
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PBS

A Science Odyssey: Alexander Fleming 1881 1955

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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PBS

Pbs: A Science Odyssey Fleming Discovers Penicillin

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Alexander Fleming

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of the antibiotic, penicillin.
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Time

Time: Bacteriologist, Alexander Fleming

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Sir Alexader Fleming

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.