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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://jasbsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40104-015-0034-z|biomedcentral]])] 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://jasbsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40104-015-0034-z|biomedcentral]])]
 +
 +===== Work On Lysozyme =====
 +
 +Fleming's work on lysozyme helped pave the way for research on the body's natural defense mechanisms against infection.[([[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8698798/|ncbi]])]
 +
 +===== Enzyme Heparin =====
 +
 +He also investigated the therapeutic uses of other substances, such as the enzyme heparin, which is used as an anticoagulant.[([[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21838662/|pubmed]])]
 +
 +===== Modest =====
 +
 +Fleming was known for his modesty and humility, often downplaying his own achievements and crediting others for their contributions.[([[https://scottishritenmj.org/blog/alexander-fleming-freemason|scottishritenmj]])]
 +
 +===== Dedicated Researcher =====
 +
 +He was a dedicated researcher and spent much of his career studying infectious diseases and searching for new ways to combat them.[([[https://www.sciencehistory.org/education/scientific-biographies/alexander-fleming/|sciencehistory]])]
 +
 +===== Fellow Of Royal Society =====
 +
 +Fleming was a Fellow of the Royal Society and a member of numerous other scientific organizations.[([[https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/people/cp93672/alexander-fleming|sciencemuseumgroup]])]
 +
 +===== Knighted =====
 +
 +In 1944, Fleming was knighted for his contributions to medicine.[([[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/bmflem.html|pbs]])]
 +
 +===== St Mary's Hospital After Retirement =====
 +
 +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://www.aai.org/About/History/Notable-Members/Nobel-Laureates/AlexanderFleming|aai]])]
 +
 +===== Married Sarah Marion McElroy =====
 +
 +Fleming married Sarah Marion McElroy in 1915, and they had one child together, a son named Robert.[([[https://electricscotland.com/history/other/fleming_alexander07.htm|electricscotland]])]
 +
 +===== Sportsman =====
 +
 +Fleming was an avid sportsman and enjoyed activities such as golfing and fishing in his spare time.[([[https://cpdaugusta.com/meet-the-team/|cpdaugusta]])]
 +
 +===== Interested In Art And Music =====
 +
 +He was also interested in art and music, and he played the violin.[([[https://www.twinkl.com/teaching-wiki/sir-alexander-fleming|twinkl]])]
 +
 +===== Humourous =====
 +
 +Fleming was known for his quirky sense of humor and his love of practical jokes.[([[https://electricscotland.com/history/other/fleming_alexander05.htm|electricscotland]])]
 +
 +===== Remained Grounded =====
 +
 +Despite his success, Fleming remained grounded and retained his Scottish accent throughout his life.[([[https://archive.org/stream/B-001-014-322/B-001-014-322_djvu.txt|archive]])]
 +
 +===== Advocate For Peace =====
 +
 +Fleming was deeply affected by the loss of his brother, who died in World War I, and he became a staunch advocate for peace.
 +[([[https://www.acs.org/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/flemingpenicillin.html|acs]])]
 +
 +===== Power Of Education =====
 +
 +He believed in the power of education and often spoke out against ignorance and superstition.[([[https://www.twinkl.com/teaching-wiki/sir-alexander-fleming|twinkl]])]
 +
 +===== Awarded =====
 +
 +Fleming was awarded numerous honors and accolades for his contributions to science and medicine.[([[https://study.com/academy/lesson/alexander-fleming-penicillin-accomplishments-awards.html|study]])]
  
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