The Mold in Dr. Florey's Coat: The Story of the Penicillin Miracle (Paperback) by Eric Lax

from NielsenGW

In 1928, Alexander Fleming, an eccentric Scottish microbiologist, saw how, by chance, penicillium mold inhibited the growth of certain dangerous and lethal bacteria. After a few years dabbling with his find, he gave up on it entirely to focus on other enzyme research. Ten years later, a group of ...

from NielsenGW

In 1928, Alexander Fleming, an eccentric Scottish microbiologist, saw how, by chance, penicillium mold inhibited the growth of certain dangerous and lethal bacteria. After a few years dabbling with his find, he gave up on it entirely to focus on other enzyme research. Ten years later, a group of ...

from aadyer

A readable account of Floreys teams efforts to synthesise penicillin after Fleming first described it. Interesting and set against the historical context of the Second World War, there's a sense of urgency about the story which is nicely conveyed. Overall, there's not an overwhelming amount of te...