Alexander Fleming was a Scottish bacteriologist born in 1881 who is renowned for discovering the antibiotic penicillin. He attended schools in Scotland and London before becoming a bacteriologist. In 1928, Fleming discovered that a mold in one of his culture plates was preventing the growth of bacteria, which led him to realize penicillin's potential as an antibiotic. Penicillin is a natural substance produced by mold that is highly effective in fighting bacterial infections. Fleming's discovery of penicillin revolutionized modern medicine and saved countless lives by providing an effective treatment for bacterial diseases. He spent the rest of his career studying penicillin and died in 1955.
History of microbiology- Pharmaceutical MicrobiologySanchit Dhankhar
Scientific study of organisms (both eukaryotes and prokaryotes) and agents too small to be seen clearly by the unaided eye.
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms / microbes which is visible only with a microscope.
Derived from the Greek word “mikros” - ‘small’ and “bios” - ‘life’.
The diverse group of organisms includes algae, archae, bacteria, cyanobacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses.
Most of the microorganisms are harmless.
99% are good. Eg: Cynobacteria (blue green algae)
1% are bad. Eg: Pathogens
The belief in the spontaneous generation of life from nonliving matter was introduced by Aristotle, who lived around 350 BC.
According to Aristotle, it was:
“readily observable that aphids arise from the dew which falls on plants, fleas from putrid matter, mice from dirty hay.”
This belief remained unchallenged for more than 2000 years.
Formation of life from non living things- ABIOGENESIS.
Aristotle suggested that flies and maggots developed from decaying organic matter.
Epicuris suggested that worms and other animals originated from soil and manure by the action of sun and rain.
Theory of Spontaneous generation was disproved by Francesco Redi,Lazzaro Spallanzani,Louis Pasteur and Theodore Schwann.They argued that life originated from “pre existing life only”-BIOGENESIS.
Francesco Redi took 3 containers filled with meat particles.1st was kept unclosed,2nd covered with paper and 3rd was covered with cork or guaze.After inhibition the 1st container had maggot being produced because flies were attracted by the odour of the meat and they laid eggs after some days developed to maggots.2nd and 3rd container did not contain maggots.
Theory of Spontaneous generation was disproved by Francesco Redi,Lazzaro Spallanzani,Louis Pasteur and Theodore Schwann.They argued that life originated from “pre existing life only”-BIOGENESIS.
Francesco Redi took 3 containers filled with meat particles.1st was kept unclosed,2nd covered with paper and 3rd was covered with cork or guaze.After inhibition the 1st container had maggot being produced because flies were attracted by the odour of the meat and they laid eggs after some days developed to maggots.2nd and 3rd container did not contain maggots.
It talks about Contribution of Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek to the society. It also talks about his life style like a story. It also explains the contribution about microscope and micro organisms.
History of Microbiology Discovery Era, Transition Era, Golden Era, Modern Era, Louis Pasteur, Antony Van Leevenhoek, Pasteurization, Alexander Fleming, fermentation, Agar,
History of microbiology- Pharmaceutical MicrobiologySanchit Dhankhar
Scientific study of organisms (both eukaryotes and prokaryotes) and agents too small to be seen clearly by the unaided eye.
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms / microbes which is visible only with a microscope.
Derived from the Greek word “mikros” - ‘small’ and “bios” - ‘life’.
The diverse group of organisms includes algae, archae, bacteria, cyanobacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses.
Most of the microorganisms are harmless.
99% are good. Eg: Cynobacteria (blue green algae)
1% are bad. Eg: Pathogens
The belief in the spontaneous generation of life from nonliving matter was introduced by Aristotle, who lived around 350 BC.
According to Aristotle, it was:
“readily observable that aphids arise from the dew which falls on plants, fleas from putrid matter, mice from dirty hay.”
This belief remained unchallenged for more than 2000 years.
Formation of life from non living things- ABIOGENESIS.
Aristotle suggested that flies and maggots developed from decaying organic matter.
Epicuris suggested that worms and other animals originated from soil and manure by the action of sun and rain.
Theory of Spontaneous generation was disproved by Francesco Redi,Lazzaro Spallanzani,Louis Pasteur and Theodore Schwann.They argued that life originated from “pre existing life only”-BIOGENESIS.
Francesco Redi took 3 containers filled with meat particles.1st was kept unclosed,2nd covered with paper and 3rd was covered with cork or guaze.After inhibition the 1st container had maggot being produced because flies were attracted by the odour of the meat and they laid eggs after some days developed to maggots.2nd and 3rd container did not contain maggots.
Theory of Spontaneous generation was disproved by Francesco Redi,Lazzaro Spallanzani,Louis Pasteur and Theodore Schwann.They argued that life originated from “pre existing life only”-BIOGENESIS.
Francesco Redi took 3 containers filled with meat particles.1st was kept unclosed,2nd covered with paper and 3rd was covered with cork or guaze.After inhibition the 1st container had maggot being produced because flies were attracted by the odour of the meat and they laid eggs after some days developed to maggots.2nd and 3rd container did not contain maggots.
It talks about Contribution of Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek to the society. It also talks about his life style like a story. It also explains the contribution about microscope and micro organisms.
History of Microbiology Discovery Era, Transition Era, Golden Era, Modern Era, Louis Pasteur, Antony Van Leevenhoek, Pasteurization, Alexander Fleming, fermentation, Agar,
Teaching by stories, anecdotes and historical facts sept 25 2018Bhaswat Chakraborty
Many difficult principles in science and humanities can be taught best by a story (of its discovery), by an anecdote or some historical facts about them.
Contributions of Various scientist for the development of Microbiology field.
1. Antony Van Leeuwenhoek
2. Edwerd Jenner
3. Louis Pasteur
4. Joseph Lister
5. Robert Koch
6. Paul Ehrlich
7. Alexander Fleming
Microbiology is the study of organisms that are usually too small to be seen by the unaided eye; it employs techniques—such as sterilization and the use of culture media—that are required to isolate and grow these microorganisms.
2. Who is Alexander Fleming?
• Scottish bacteriologist
• The person who discovered the “wonder
drug” known as penicillin
• Served in World War 1 in the Medical Corps
3. What schools did Alexander Fleming
attend?
• Born in Lochfield near Darvel in Ayrshire,
Scotland
• Went to Louden Moor School, Darvel School,
and Kilmarnock Academy before moving to
London where he went to The Polytechnic of
North London
4. The Discovery of Penicillin
• http://video.about.com/inventors/Alexander-
Fleming-s-Discovery-of-Penicillin.htm
5. What is Penicillin?
• A natural substance found in tears and nasal
mucus that helps the body fight germs
• A collection of antibiotics that eliminate
infection causing bacteria
6. Achievements
• Wrote about bacteriology on numerous
occasions
• Created penicillin, which has saved many lives
and is still doing so today
7. Date of Birth and Death
• Born in August 6, 1881
• Passed away March 11, 1955
