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Who first discovered that colonies of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus failed to grow in the area contaminated by Penicillium notatum?
Who first discovered that colonies of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus failed to grow in the area contaminated by Penicillium notatum?
In what year was Penicillin made available orally to the public without prescription?
In what year was Penicillin made available orally to the public without prescription?
Which bacteria produce about 70% of known antibiotics?
Which bacteria produce about 70% of known antibiotics?
Who successfully achieved mass production of Penicillin using deep-tank fermentation techniques?
Who successfully achieved mass production of Penicillin using deep-tank fermentation techniques?
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Who were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology & Medicine for the discovery of Penicillin?
Who were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology & Medicine for the discovery of Penicillin?
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In what year was the Nobel Prize in Physiology & Medicine awarded for the discovery of Penicillin?
In what year was the Nobel Prize in Physiology & Medicine awarded for the discovery of Penicillin?
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Which mold was first used for the production of Penicillin?
Which mold was first used for the production of Penicillin?
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Which organism was found to produce 100 times more Penicillin than the original Penicillium mould (notatum)?
Which organism was found to produce 100 times more Penicillin than the original Penicillium mould (notatum)?
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In what year was the original Penicillium mould (notatum) found to produce less than 10 units per ml of broth?
In what year was the original Penicillium mould (notatum) found to produce less than 10 units per ml of broth?
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Who initiated human trials for the purified penicillin mold by injecting it into live mice?
Who initiated human trials for the purified penicillin mold by injecting it into live mice?
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In what year did the industrial evolution of penicillin production begin?
In what year did the industrial evolution of penicillin production begin?
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Which company achieved mass production of Penicillin using deep-tank fermentation techniques in 1942?
Which company achieved mass production of Penicillin using deep-tank fermentation techniques in 1942?
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What is the method used to identify suitable antibiotics?
What is the method used to identify suitable antibiotics?
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What is the mechanism of action of methicillin?
What is the mechanism of action of methicillin?
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What is the consequence of exposure to methicillin for MRSA strains?
What is the consequence of exposure to methicillin for MRSA strains?
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Which method is used to find new antibiotics?
Which method is used to find new antibiotics?
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What is the main reason for the emergence of antibiotic resistance?
What is the main reason for the emergence of antibiotic resistance?
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What is the effect of combining two antibiotics in synergism?
What is the effect of combining two antibiotics in synergism?
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What is the role of X-irradiation in strain selection?
What is the role of X-irradiation in strain selection?
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What is the significance of S. aureus becoming resistant to methicillin in 1961?
What is the significance of S. aureus becoming resistant to methicillin in 1961?
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What is the main reason for the resistance to antibiotics in animal feed?
What is the main reason for the resistance to antibiotics in animal feed?
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What is the consequence of using outdated or weakened antibiotics?
What is the consequence of using outdated or weakened antibiotics?
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What is the action of broad-spectrum penicillins?
What is the action of broad-spectrum penicillins?
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What is the role of chemical mutagenesis in strain selection?
What is the role of chemical mutagenesis in strain selection?
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Who was the first to discover that colonies of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus failed to grow in the area contaminated by Penicillium notatum?
Who was the first to discover that colonies of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus failed to grow in the area contaminated by Penicillium notatum?
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In what year was Penicillin made available orally to the public without prescription?
In what year was Penicillin made available orally to the public without prescription?
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Who successfully achieved mass production of Penicillin using deep-tank fermentation techniques?
Who successfully achieved mass production of Penicillin using deep-tank fermentation techniques?
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Who initiated human trials for the purified penicillin mold by injecting it into live mice?
Who initiated human trials for the purified penicillin mold by injecting it into live mice?
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In what year was the Nobel Prize in Physiology & Medicine awarded for the discovery of Penicillin?
In what year was the Nobel Prize in Physiology & Medicine awarded for the discovery of Penicillin?
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Which mold was first used for the production of Penicillin?
Which mold was first used for the production of Penicillin?
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In what year was the original Penicillium mould (notatum) found to produce less than 10 units per ml of broth?
In what year was the original Penicillium mould (notatum) found to produce less than 10 units per ml of broth?
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Who were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology & Medicine for the discovery of Penicillin?
Who were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology & Medicine for the discovery of Penicillin?
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What are antibiotics?
What are antibiotics?
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Which bacteria produce about 70% of known antibiotics?
Which bacteria produce about 70% of known antibiotics?
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What was the yield of the original Penicillium mould (notatum) in 1929?
What was the yield of the original Penicillium mould (notatum) in 1929?
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Who discovered that Penicillin was first produced by Penicillium notatum?
Who discovered that Penicillin was first produced by Penicillium notatum?
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What is the mechanism of action of Teixobactin, a new class of antibiotics?
What is the mechanism of action of Teixobactin, a new class of antibiotics?
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What is the main reason for the emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
What is the main reason for the emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
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What is the role of the ichip in antibiotic discovery?
What is the role of the ichip in antibiotic discovery?
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What is the effect of using antibiotics for the common cold and other inappropriate conditions?
What is the effect of using antibiotics for the common cold and other inappropriate conditions?
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What is the consequence of failing to complete the prescribed antibiotic regimen?
What is the consequence of failing to complete the prescribed antibiotic regimen?
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What is the significance of the combination of penicillin with potassium clavulanate (an inhibitor of penicillinase)?
What is the significance of the combination of penicillin with potassium clavulanate (an inhibitor of penicillinase)?
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What is the role of X-irradiation in strain selection?
What is the role of X-irradiation in strain selection?
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What is the action of broad-spectrum penicillins?
What is the action of broad-spectrum penicillins?
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What is the main reason for the resistance to antibiotics in animal feed?
What is the main reason for the resistance to antibiotics in animal feed?
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What is the consequence of exposure to outdated or weakened antibiotics?
What is the consequence of exposure to outdated or weakened antibiotics?
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What is the method used to identify suitable antibiotics?
What is the method used to identify suitable antibiotics?
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What is the effect of combining two antibiotics in synergism?
What is the effect of combining two antibiotics in synergism?
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