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In addition to penicillin, Fleming made other significant contributions to medicine, including the discovery of lysozyme, an enzyme with antibacterial properties found in tears and saliva.[([[https:// | In addition to penicillin, Fleming made other significant contributions to medicine, including the discovery of lysozyme, an enzyme with antibacterial properties found in tears and saliva.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Work On Lysozyme ===== | ||
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+ | ===== Enzyme Heparin ===== | ||
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+ | He also investigated the therapeutic uses of other substances, such as the enzyme heparin, which is used as an anticoagulant.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Modest ===== | ||
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+ | Fleming was known for his modesty and humility, often downplaying his own achievements and crediting others for their contributions.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Dedicated Researcher ===== | ||
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+ | He was a dedicated researcher and spent much of his career studying infectious diseases and searching for new ways to combat them.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Fellow Of Royal Society ===== | ||
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+ | Fleming was a Fellow of the Royal Society and a member of numerous other scientific organizations.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Knighted ===== | ||
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+ | In 1944, Fleming was knighted for his contributions to medicine.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== St Mary's Hospital After Retirement ===== | ||
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+ | He continued to work at St. Mary's Hospital until his retirement in 1948, after which he served as Emeritus Professor of Bacteriology at the University of London.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Married Sarah Marion McElroy ===== | ||
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+ | Fleming married Sarah Marion McElroy in 1915, and they had one child together, a son named Robert.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Sportsman ===== | ||
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+ | Fleming was an avid sportsman and enjoyed activities such as golfing and fishing in his spare time.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Interested In Art And Music ===== | ||
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+ | He was also interested in art and music, and he played the violin.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Humourous ===== | ||
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+ | Fleming was known for his quirky sense of humor and his love of practical jokes.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Remained Grounded ===== | ||
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+ | Despite his success, Fleming remained grounded and retained his Scottish accent throughout his life.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Advocate For Peace ===== | ||
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+ | Fleming was deeply affected by the loss of his brother, who died in World War I, and he became a staunch advocate for peace. | ||
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+ | ===== Power Of Education ===== | ||
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+ | He believed in the power of education and often spoke out against ignorance and superstition.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Awarded ===== | ||
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+ | Fleming was awarded numerous honors and accolades for his contributions to science and medicine.[([[https:// | ||