Chain reaction – A curious coincidence linking Mayo and the discovery of penicillin
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Serendipity has played a prominent part in many scientific discoveries
Fortunate unplanned discoveries include penicillin, Viagra, x-rays, radioactivity and microwave ovens
How The Irish Times reported the discovery of penicillin
Irish scientists – and seaweed-gatherers – drove the development of this wonder drug
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