Selman Waksman Quotes

The first true antibiotic to be derived from a culture of an actinomyces was isolated in our department in 1940. The organism, Actinomyces antibioticus, yielded a substance which was designated as actinomycin. It was soon crystallized, and its chemical and biological properties were established.

Selman Waksman

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Author Biography

  • Author Profession: scientist
  • Nationality: russian
  • Birth: July 22, 1888 - August 16, 1973

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