NOVA

NOVA

The Rise of a Wonder Drug (13x9)


Air date: Mar 18, 1986

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 thescientists who worked behind the scenes to develop the wonder drug of the century.

  • Premiered: Mar 1974
  • Episodes: 1025
  • Followers: 302
  • Running
  • PBS
  • Wednesday at 21