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Alexander Fleming (6 August 1881 - 11 March 1955) was a Nobel Prize-winning Scottish biologist from the planet Earth.

Biography[]

In 1928, Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin. (TOS reference: Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual)

The discovery came unintentionally, as he'd left an open container of staphylococcus bacteria and an uneaten sandwich in his lab before leaving on a vacation. He returned to find blue mold had halted bacterial growth. The story would later be taught in schools. (TLE novel: Catalyst of Sorrows)

Legacy[]

Fleming was honored by Starfleet in the 24th century with the Wambundu-class USS Fleming and the Olympic-class USS Fleming. (ST reference: The Star Trek Encyclopedia, 4th ed.)

Fleming's portrait graced the cover of Valiant and TV21, Issue 73, which featured the serialized release of part 10 of TOS comic: "The Void of Storms".

Appendices[]

References[]

• TOS reference: Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual
• ST audiobook: Spock vs. Q
• ST reference: The Star Trek Encyclopedia, 4th ed.
• TLE novel: Catalyst of Sorrows

External link[]

• Alexander Fleming article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.