NOVA
Season 13 Episode 9 - The Rise of a Wonder Drug
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1974
Documentary
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.
Episodes in Season 13
1
Halley's Comet: Once in a Lifetime
55 min
2
Goddess of the Earth
55 min
3
Horsemen of China
55 min
4
Life's First Feelings
55 min
5
The Case of the Frozen Addict
55 min
6
Toxic Trials
55 min
7
Skydive to the Rain Forest
55 min
8
Return of the Osprey
55 min
9
The Rise of a Wonder Drug
55 min
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18
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