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Penicillin

The existence of many individuals in this world can be attributed to the life-saving powers of fungi, which have rescued not only your own life but also those of your parents or grandparents. To grasp the essence of fungi, recall the image of a forgotten piece of bread in a bag or a neglected teapot with tea left untouched for a week. Upon inspection, you'll witness the emergence of a strikingly                          (BEAUTY) greenish hue adorned with delicate "flowers." These fascinating organisms are fungi. If you harbor any doubt, consider this: antibiotics, the remarkable chemicals that                          (EFFECT) combat numerous diseases, owe their origins to fungi.

In 1929, Alexander Fleming, a distinguished doctor and                          (RESEARCH), unveiled his findings in a groundbreaking paper on a substance he named "penicillin," derived from fungi. He was the first to recognize the potential of penicillin in eliminating bacteria. 

In 1938, scientists at Oxford University                          (SUCCESS) cultivated, extracted, and purified sufficient amounts of penicillin, thus substantiating its viability as a medicinal remedy.

Penicillin possesses an enchanting capability to cure various bacterial infections. Initially employed as a                          (TREAT) for wounded soldiers during World War II, it has saved countless lives, earning its esteemed reputation as a "miracle drug."