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Penicillin: The Magic Bullet

This is the story of the invention of penicillin and the scientists behind the work. The main character, Howard Florey, races against time to create his magic bullet that will ultimately save the lives of thousands of soldiers during the second world war and win him the Nobel prize. It is a story of intrigue, suspense and bitter rivalry, set mainly in Oxford, England during World War II.

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  • Jasper Bagg

    Jasper Bagg

    Ernst Chain

  • Brett Climo

    Brett Climo

    Norman Heatley

  • Daniela Farinacci

    Daniela Farinacci

    Margaret Jennings

  • Peter Flaherty

    Peter Flaherty

    Benson

  • Lew Luton

    Lew Luton

    Alexander Fleming

  • Nikolai Nikolaeff

    Nikolai Nikolaeff

    James Kent

  • Fred Whitlock

    Fred Whitlock

    Howard Florey

  • Daryl Wilkinson

    Daryl Wilkinson

    Edward Mellanby

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This is the story of the invention of penicillin and the scientists behind the work. The main character, Howard Florey, races against time to create his magic bullet that will ultimately save the lives of thousands of soldiers during the second world war and win him the Nobel prize. It is a story of intrigue, suspense and bitter rivalry, set mainly in Oxford, England during World War II.

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