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Penicillin - There had been many accounts by scientists and physicians on the antibacterial properties of the different types of moulds

Time: 19th Century

Place: United Kingdom

Details: Starting in the late 19th century there had been many accounts by scientists and physicians on the antibacterial properties of the different types of moulds including the mould penicillium but they were unable to discern what process was causing the effect.

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