Alexander Fleming and the Accidental Mould Juice – The Serendipity of Science (2/3)

When Alexander Fleming came back from holiday he noticed that mould contamination on an experimental plate had killed a pathogen. Fleming wondered 'Why?' Careful observation, rigorous scientific thinking and painstaking experimental work led to the discovery of penicillin.This material relates to the Open University course Exploring Science (S104).(Part 2 of 3)Playlist link - https://www.youtube.com/playli....st?list=PLhQpDGfX5e7 link - http://media-podcast.open.ac.u....k/feeds/3399_serendi Article related: What are premature babies telling us about antibiotic resistance? https://www.open.edu/openlearn..../health-sports-psych Study a free course on Understanding antibiotic resistance at the Open University https://www.open.edu/openlearn..../science-maths-techn related courses: S104 Exploring sciencehttp://www.open.ac.uk/science/....main/studying-scienc Q64 Study BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences (Biology)http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/....qualifications/q64-b Q64 BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences (Chemistry)http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/....qualifications/q64-c The Open University is the world’s leading provider of flexible, high-quality online degrees and distance learning, serving students across the globe with highly respected degree qualifications, and the triple-accredited MBA. The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’ and you do not need any formal qualifications to study with us, just commitment and a desire to find out what you are capable of. Free learning from The Open Universityhttp://www.open.edu/openlearn/For more like this subscribe to the Open University channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCXsH4hSV_kEdAOsup us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ouopenlearn/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OUFreeLearning#OpenUniversity #science
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