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1881–1955

Alexander Fleming

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A scientist whose mould led to penicillin.

Alexander Fleming was a scientist from Ayrshire.

In 1928 he noticed a mould that stopped some germs.

That discovery led to penicillin.

Penicillin has saved many lives.

He shared a Nobel Prize for the work.

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