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The Mold in Dr. Florey's Coat

Eric Lax, author of The Mold in Dr. Florey’s Coat: The Story of the Penicillin Miracle, spoke about the discovery and development of penici… read more

Eric Lax, author of The Mold in Dr. Florey’s Coat: The Story of the Penicillin Miracle, spoke about the discovery and development of penicillin. He talked about the impact of the world’s first antibiotic on diseases including pneumonia, scarlet fever, and syphilis. Mr. Lax also explained the controversy over who received credit for the medical breakthrough. close

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The Mold in Dr. Florey's Coat

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First Aired:
May 02, 2004 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 16, 2005 | 7:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • May 02, 2004 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 02, 2004 | 10:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 03, 2004 | 5:59am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 16, 2005 | 7:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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