Discovery of Penicillin (1928): Alexander Fleming’s accidental observation of mold killing bacteria in a Petri dish revolutionized medicine. Though initially overlooked the antibiotic’s potential was realized during WWII saving millions from bacterial infections. Its mass production marked the dawn of modern antibiotics transforming once fatal diseases into treatable conditions. However overuse has led to antibiotic resistance posing a new global health crisis. This breakthrough underscored the importance of microbial research and pharmaceutical development while highlighting the delicate balance between medical advancement and unintended consequences in public health strategies.
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