The Rise of a Wonder Drug
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.
Aired: Mar 18, 1986 Genre: DocumentaryDuration: 55m Rating: 0 Country: United States of America Production: GBH
Seasons
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Episodes
01: Halley's Comet: Once in a Lifetime02: Goddess of the Earth03: Horsemen of China04: Life's First Feelings05: The Case of the Frozen Addict06: Toxic Trials07: Skydive to the Rain Forest08: Return of the Osprey09: The Rise of a Wonder Drug10: When Wonder Drugs Don't Work11: Visions of Star Wars12: The Search for the Disappeared13: The Planet that Got Knocked on its Side14: High-Tech Babies15: Can AIDS Be Stopped?16: Is Anybody Out There?17: Mystery of the Animal Pathfinders18: Are You Swimming in a Sewer?19: Sail Wars!20: Leprosy Can Be Cured!21: How Babies Get Made
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