The Synthesis of "penicillin"

The story of Sir Alexander Fleming, the Scottish scientist whose accidental discovery of penicillin in 1928 revolutionized medicine forever.

Discover what antibiotics are, how these powerful medicines fight bacterial infections, and the growing concern of antibiotic resistance.

Discover amides, the essential organic compounds that form the backbone of proteins, create durable materials like nylon, and are key to many drugs.