Alexander Fleming

Before the discovery of penicillin, someone could die from the smallest scratch if it were to become infected. Today, penicillin routinely cures people of infections that were once fatal. The discoverer of this miracle drug was Alexander Fleming. This discovery was accidental, but still required Fleming's keen eye for observation. In addition to this discovery, Fleming also was a major contributor to the study of antiseptics, wound infection, and natural tissue defenses against...
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Before the discovery of penicillin, someone could die from the smallest scratch if it were to become infected. Today, penicillin routinely cures people of infections that were once fatal. The discoverer of this miracle drug was Alexander Fleming. This discovery was accidental, but still required Fleming's keen eye for observation. In addition to this discovery, Fleming also was a major contributor to the study of antiseptics, wound infection, and natural tissue defenses against infection, particularly with his work on lysosomes. For his dedication to research and his contributions to medicine, Alexander Fleming is considered one of the great minds of science.