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S13E09: The Rise of a Wonder Drug

NOVA · Season 13
Aired 18 Mar 1986 at 1:00am (UTC)
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Synopsis

When Alexander Fleming discovered the penicillin mold in 1928, he never considered its possible therapeutic value. NOVA explores the "Fleming myth" and reveals the true story of the scientists who worked behind the scenes to develop the wonder drug of the century.

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