who came up with the structure of the DNA based on Rosalind Franklin's photo
Francis Crick and James Watson
What happened after penicilin was discovered
Scientists experimented with other moulods and found more antibiotics during the 1940s, 50s and 60s
How is lung cancer diagnosed
ct scan
What was Prontosil used for
to treat blood poisoning
when was Pronosil discovered
1932
What was penicilin used for in the war
to treat the wounds of the soldiers
who photographed dna in 1952
Rosalind Franklin
What was penicilin used for
to treat and prevent infections
why did Ehrilich call the magic bullet the magic bullet
bacause it would shoot the infection and not the patient
Who created pure penicilin and when
Florey and Chain 1938
Who found prontosil and when
Gerhard Domagk 1932
What has the government done to prevent more people getting lung cancer
banned tv advertising (1965), taxes tobacco products, 2007 ban smoking in public places, 2007 increase minimum legal age to 18, shops cannot display tobacco pro
Who purified penicilin and what method did they use
Florey and Chain- freeze-drying
give two examples of a genetic condition
cystic fibrosis, Downe syndrome
What is the significance of Salvarsan 606
it was the first chemical that could be used to kill infection inside the body
What is the name of the second magic bullet
Prontosil
what was the idea behind finding a magic bullet
to make artificial antibodies that kill the infection without harming the body
What is the ongoing challenge of antibiotics
some diseases become resistant aqnd immune to antibiotics
What is new in the 20th century with regards to the causes of disease
viruses ( Dmitry Ivanovsky) DNA (Genome project- done by 2003), Lifestyle factors
What was the problem with Salvarsan 606
it was made from arsenic, so it was poisonous
What was new in moden surgery ( add keyhole, robotic surgery, 1970 immunosuppressantas)
blood types for transfusions (1900 Karl Landstainer), sodium citrate to stop blood clotting- blood bank in the WW1 1917, Transplants, ( no immunosummpessants ti
What is new in the 20th century in terms of diagnosis
blood tests ( cholsterol, DNA, cancer) Medical scans ( Xray 1895, untrasouns, CT and MRI), devices for patients to monitor their bodies ( blood pressure monitor
What is new in the 20th century in terms of preventing disease
The NHS, Compulsory vaccinations ( 2008 HPV, 1988 MMR), government laws on air pollution and banning smoking in public, lifestyle campaigns e.g change for life,
What is penicilin
a fungus, a natural product
what is the treatment for lung cancer
1. surgery 2. radiotheraphy 3. chemotheraphy
How is Penicilin different from Salvarsan and Prontosil
It is not a chemical but a natural substance
what was the name of the first magic bullet
Salvarsan 606
What was the most important antibiotic discovered
Penicilin
What was Salvarsan 606 used for
to treat syphilis
Why is the discovery of antibiotics important
it allowed doctors to treat bacterial diseases
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