Historical Events tagged with "streptomycin"
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Isolation of Streptomycin for Tuberculosis Treatment
Researchers at Rutgers University successfully isolated streptomycin, the first antibiotic remedy for tuberculosis. Led by Dr. Albert Schatz, the discovery marked a significant milestone in the fight against the bacterial disease. This groundbreaking work utilized the soil bacterium Streptomyces griseus to extract the antibiotic, which would later prove crucial in treating millions afflicted with tuberculosis worldwide. The isolation of this potent compound opened avenues for antibiotic research and revolutionized public health responses to infectious diseases.
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