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NOVA — S13E9
Episode: The Rise of a Wonder Drug
Air Date: 1986-03-18
Runtime: 55 min
Overview
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.