In 1928, the world of medicine was changed when Alexander Fleming demonstrated the antibacterial properties of penicillin.  But the large-scale impact of his discovery was only realized during World War II, when microbiologists discovered ways to mass produce the drug.  

One of those scientists was Gladys Hobby.

Image: Vassar.

In 1928, the world of medicine was changed when Alexander Fleming demonstrated the antibacterial properties of penicillin. But the large-scale impact of his discovery was only realized during World War II, when microbiologists discovered ways to mass produce the drug. One of those scientists was Gladys Hobby. Image: Vassar.

In 1928, the world of medicine was changed when Alexander Fleming demonstrated the antibacterial properties of penicillin.&nbsp; But the large-scale impact of his discovery was only realized during World War II, when microbiologists discovered ways to mass produce the drug.&nbsp;&nbsp;

One of those scientists was Gladys Hobby.

Image: Vassar.

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